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Greek centre-left bids to regain electoral clout
Social democrats are uniting to challenge the ruling Syriza, which hopes economic recovery will restore its popularity
GreeceGreek-US defence deal will bemuse Syriza purists
An arms deal favouring the US defence industry shows how far Tsipras has come since his days as a left-wing firebrand
GreeceNon-payment will distort Greece’s 2018 budget targets
Revenue underperformance due to ‘tax fatigue’ will pose a serious threat to hitting budget targets
GreeceGreek coalition will start to fray in late 2018
The coalition government will see out Greece’s bailout programme in August 2018 and then consider its political options
GreeceNew bonds support Greek exit from bailout in 2018
Greece’s bailout review and improved prospects of economic recovery enable a return to international capital markets
GreeceGreece’s return to bond markets is a first step
Greece’s return to bond markets is a favourable development but the interest rate is high and future demand is uncertain
GreeceGreek minerals industry will seek foreign partners
Greece’s mining and metallurgy industry will keep its export orientation as domestic demand remains subdued
GreeceGreek economy shows encouraging signs of recovery
Investors will hope the government does not choke an emerging economy as it did in early 2015
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