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Christine Lagarde expresses reservations on Greek plan

Christine Lagarde expresses reservations on Greek plan

Amidst the generally good news from the European institutions over the Greek reform plan, one reservation: IMF's Christine Lagarde says it lacks details.

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All news weren't quite great for the government today - but then again, some reservations were to be expected. It's reform plan is sufficient to continue giving the country aid but is lacking necessary detail, International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde said.

In a letter to Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Lagarde said the Greek list was comprehensive but "not very specific".

"In some areas like combating tax evasion and corruption I am encouraged by what appears to be a stronger resolve on the part of the new authorities in Athens," the IMF chief wrote.

"In quite a few areas, however, including perhaps the most important ones, the letter is not conveying clear assurances that the government intends to undertake the reforms envisaged."

Among other areas of concern, she cited pensions and value-added tax policy as well as labor market reforms.

Eurozone finance ministers agreed in a conference call that a Greek request for a bailout extension could now go ahead, subject to approval by member state parliaments.

Source: Reuters

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