The Greek government’s expectations for Samaras’ visit to the U.S.

The 108 articles of the multi-bill create turmoil in the ND and PASOK parliamentary groups and test the endurance of their MPs, which are under pressure from their constituents and local government bodies.

 

Maximos Mansion sees no danger, as the challenge again is the fall of the government, however, it recognizes that any differentiation by MPs will inflict political damage.

 

There is an additional risk it might go through the summer with local government employees in the streets, while the arrangements for the abolition of the municipal police have caused the reaction of the mayors as well, who take part in the protests by closing their municipalities.

 

With the bill that includes horizontal cuts in Public Administration, both the coalition parties are faced with the class of civil servants, which can have political effects and weaken their electoral impact, at a time when the possibility of early elections remains open.

 

Satisfaction with Obama’s invitation

 

Maximos Mansion did not conceal its satisfaction with yesterday's announcement by the White House for the Greek PM’s visit to Washington on August 8.

 

The announcement of the visit comes to dispel the impression that the two countries have been alienated due to Greece’s approach to Germany and at a time when there is a difference between the IMF, which is influenced by the U.S., and the EU, for the sustainability of the Greek debt.

 

Greece has not taken a position on this controversy, while it is interested in the uninterrupted continuation of the funding program. A withdrawal of the IMF due to unsustainability of the Greek debt would have a negative impact on the international image of the country.

 

As the White House announcement says, the visit marks the continued U.S. support "on Greece's efforts to reform its economy and promote its return to prosperity."

 

Foreign Media on Samaras’ visit to the U.S.

 

Washington Post says President Obama will meet with the Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in Washington on August 8 to discuss economic reforms in Greece.

 

As other news stories and broadcast reports say, the meeting agenda includes discussions about American support of Greece's reform efforts in the financial sector, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Cyprus, defense cooperation, the fight against terrorism and security issues in North Africa and Syria.