Greece’s economy returned to growth in 2017, expanding by 1.4%, driven by a surge in investment and accumulation in inventories, on the back of improving economic sentiment.

According to the Spring 2018 Commission (COM) forecast, real GDP growth is to accelerate to 1.8% in 2018 and 2.3% in 2019.

The Eurogroup of 22 June 2018 stated that the Greek authorities have completed all the agreed prior actions of the final review of the ESM (European Semester Spring) programme.

The Eurogroup has agreed on a debt relief package to safeguard Greece’s debt sustainability, expressed in terms of Gross Financing Needs.

Economic situation in Greece

Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

EP Plenary session - Specific measures for Greece

Plenary session - Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece

Plenary session - Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statement by the President of the Eurogroup

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Plenary session - Week 17 2017 in BrusselsState of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statement by the President of the Eurogroup.

Lefteris CHRISTOFOROU  speaks in plenary session - Week 17  2017 in Brussels - State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece

Eva KAILI speaks in plenary session - Week 17  2017 in Brussels - State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece

Plenary session - Week 17 2017 in Brussels - Joint debate - EIB annual reports. State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statement by the President of the Eurogroup

Plenary session - Week 17 2017 in BrusselsJoint debate - EIB annual reports. State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statement by the President of the Eurogroup

Plenary session week 14 2017 in Strasbourg - State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece

Plenary session week 7 2017 in Strasbourg  - State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece  Council and Commission statements

Plenary session week 40 2016 in Strasbourg  - Macroeconomic situation in Greece, structural reforms and their impact, as well as prospects for future negotiations within the Programme. Commission statement

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with Alexis TSIPRAS, Prime Minister of Greece

Plenary session week 19 2016 in Strasbourg - Ongoing negotiations on the first review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece.

SCHULZ, Martin (S&D, DE) - EP President; Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister

ECON Committee meeting ' European Stability Mechanism on the new financial assistance programme to Greece ' in the presence of the Presidentand the Managing Director of the Eurogroup

Press conference on the exceptional measures taken in order to improve the use of EU funds in Greece, with the President of the Commission for Regional Development and the European Commissioner for Regional Policy.

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the Conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June) and of the Euro Summit (7 July) and the current situation in Greece during the EP plenary session of July in Strasbourg. Closing statements by Alexis Tsipras, Greek Prime Minister

Conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June) and of the Euro Summit (7 July) and the current situation in Greece: extracts from the closing statement by Alexis Tsipras, Greek Prime Minister

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June 2015) and of the Euro Summit (7 July 2015) and the current situation in Greece, with the participation Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Donald TUSK, President of the European Council and Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister

Conclusions of European Council (25-26 June 2015) and Euro Summit (7 July 2015) including the current situation in Greece: round of political group speakers, Nigel FARAGE (EFDD), Marine LE PEN (ENF), Eleftherios SYNADINOS (NI) (11 - 11:03 - 11:15)

Conclusions of European Council (25-26 June 2015) and Euro Summit (7 July 2015) including the current situation in Greece: round of political group speakers, Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL) and Rebecca HARMS (GREENS/EFA) (10 - 10:54 - 11:03)

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the Conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June) and of the Euro Summit (7 July) and on the current situation in Greece. Closing statements by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Donald TUSK, President of the European Council and Martin SCHULZ, EP President.

Conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June) and of the Euro Summit (7 July) and on the current situation in Greece: extracts from the closing statements

Press Point with Martin SCHULZ, EP President on the debate on the situation on Greece, during the EP plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press point by Martin SCHULZ, EP President: extracts

Conclusions of European Council (25-26 June 2015) and Euro Summit (7 July 2015) including the current situation in Greece: round of political group speakers, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (7 - 10:29 - 10:37)

Conclusions of European Council (25-26 June 2015) and Euro Summit (7 July 2015) including the current situation in Greece: round of political group speakers, R. LEGUTKO (ECR) and G.VERHOFSTADT (ALDE) (9 - 10:44 - 10:54)

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June 2015) and the current situation in Greece.

Memoclip: Economic situation in Greece: debate with Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister (European Parliament – Strasbourg – 08/07/2015)

Conclusions of European Council (25-26 June 2015) and Euro Summit (7 July 2015) including the current situation in Greece: statement Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC (3 - 10:06 - 10:11)

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the conclusions of the European Council (25-26 June 2015) and of the Euro Summit (7 July 2015) and the current situation in Greece, with the participation Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Donald TUSK, President of the Council and Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister

Conclusions of European Council (25-26 June 2015) and Euro Summit (7 July 2015) including the current situation in Greece: Arrival of Alexis TSIPRAS, Greek Prime Minister and opening by Martin SCHULZ, EP President (1 - 09:55 - 09:57)

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the Review of the Latvian Presidency. Statements by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC on the situation in Greece and by Laimdota STRAUJUMA, Prime Minister of Latvia.

Review of the Latvian Presidency: extracts from the Council and Commission statements

Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the review of the Latvian Presidency and the situation in Greece. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Giovanni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Group leader, Roberts ZĪLE (ECR, LV), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE), Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE), Paul NUTTALL (EFDD, UK) and Gianluca BUONANNO (ENF, IT).

Review of the Latvian Presidency: extracts from the MEPs debate

Statements by Political Group leaders on the Greek referendum: Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE) and Giovanni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT)

Statements by Political Group leaders on the Greek referendum: Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE) and Giovanni PITTELLA (S&D, IT)

Statements by David BORRELLI (EFDD, IT) EFDD Group Leader and Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE), GUE/NGL Group leader&nbsp;on the Greek referendum.

Statements by Political Group leaders on the Greek referendum:  David BORRELLI (EFDD, IT) and Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE)

Statement by Martin SCHULZ, EP President on the situation in Greece following the Referendum

On 29/06, Martin SCHULZ, EP President, gives a press point&nbsp;about the situation with Greece. Extracts

Press point by Martin SCHULZ, EP President on Greece:  extracts

Extraordinary and restricted EP Conference of Presidents at EP in Brussels. Meeting with Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, on Greece: arrivals and roundtable

Extraordinary and restricted EP Conference of Presidents meets with Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, on Greece: arrivals and roundtable

Opening statements ahead of the debate on the Outcome of the Eurosummit on Greece (22 June) and preparation of EU summit (25-26 June) - with Council and Commission statements

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