Implementing Decision on the activation of enhanced surveillance for Greece

Summary:

The European Commission adopted on 11 July 2018 a Decision to activate the enhanced surveillance framework for Greece to support the implementation of agreed reforms following the stability support programme under the European Stability Mechanism (ESM).

Further information:

The Decision to activate the enhanced surveillance framework, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No 472/2013, aims to facilitate Greece's normalisation following the programme. It intends to support the completion, delivery and continued implementation of reforms agreed under the programme, in line with the commitments made by the Greek authorities.

The decision follows the agreement reached at the Eurogroup on 22 June, which confirmed that Greece had implemented all of the prior actions under the fourth and final review of the programme.

Official

European Commission: Commission supports normalisation in Greece through activation of post-programme framework [Q&A] http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-18-4382_en.htm

European Commission: Remarks by Vice-President Dombrovskis at the College readout: Commission supports normalisation in Greece through activation of post-programme framework http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-18-4465_en.htm

European Commission: Remarks by Commissioner Moscovici at the College readout: Commission supports normalisation in Greece through activation of post-programme framework http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-18-4464_en.htm

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