Valdis Dombrovskis

The European Commission's vice president, Valdis Dombrovskis, warned Greece in an interview with Kathimerini on Sunday of the importance of "continuous adherence to reforms and post-program fiscal targets."

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis appeared upbeat on Tuesday over the progress of Greece's third bailout program, saying the country is "on track."

The European Commission has said it supports efforts to promote unity in Spain and again called for full respect for the constitutional order in that country.

"The Commission closely monitors the situation in Spain and reiterates its full respect for the Spanish constitutional order," EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told a news conference.

The European Commission has said it supports efforts to promote unity in Spain and again called for full respect for the constitutional order in that country.

"The Commission closely monitors the situation in Spain and reiterates its full respect for the Spanish constitutional order," EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told a news conference.

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis has told Kathimerini in an exclusive interview that a successful conclusion to the third review of Greece's third international bailout by the end of the year would send money markets a convincing message that the program is on track and close to its end - although it's still rather early to discuss a "clean exit" he said.

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis has told Kathimerini in an exclusive interview that a successful conclusion to the third review of Greece's third international bailout by the end of the year would send money markets a convincing message that the program is on track and close to its end - although it's still rather early to discuss a so-called "clean exit," he said.

After eight years, Greece emerged on Wednesday from the European Commission's process for countries with excessive deficit.

The European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs Pierre Moscovici stated that the Greek people had made enormous sacrifices which should not be lost. “This is a particularly symbolic moment for Greece. After so many years of sacrifices for the Greek people, the country finally reaps the fruit of its efforts”, he said.

The official statement:

The EuroGroup meeting has come to and end, and an agreement on the Greek issue has apparently been reached in Luxembourg. The debate over Greece lasted about one and a half hours.

The time has come for eurozone lenders to provide Greece with new loans, a vice-president of the European Commission said on Thursday, a week before eurozone finance ministers meet to discuss the Greek bailout program.

A deal next week on unblocking new loans for Greece is seen as crucial to prevent Athens from defaulting on debts due in July.