Greece Sees Eurogroup Bailout Proposals as ‘Very Bad’

© AP Photo / Petros KaradjiasA woman looks at sandals from a shop as an a man passes by Greek and European Union flags in central Athens, Wednesday, July 8, 2015
A woman looks at sandals from a shop as an a man passes by Greek and European Union flags in central Athens, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - Sputnik International
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Athens sees the Eurogroup’s proposals on conditions for the new Greek bailout program as “very bad” and is looking for solutions, AFP reported citing a source in Greek government.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Sunday, the Eurozone finance ministers discussed whether the Athens’ proposals on financial reforms are sufficient to start new round of talks on the Greek bailout.

"The text in its entirety is very bad. We are trying to find solutions."

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EU Summit Starts Discussing Eurogroup Proposals for Greek Bailout

The Eurogroup came up with a list of recommendations that the Eurozone leaders are currently considering at the meeting in Brussels.

A woman looks at sandals from a shop as an a man passes by Greek and European Union flags in central Athens, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - Sputnik International
Eurogroup Recommends EU to Propose Greece to Temporarily Exit Eurozone
According to the Eurogroup, in order to receive financial assistance from international lenders Greece must adopt pension reform and taxation laws by Wednesday, July 15.

In addition, the revenues from privatization of Greek assets worth 50 billion euros ($55 billion), meant for repayment of Athens' debt, must be transferred to a fund under Greek-EU management.

The Eurozone finance ministers also recommended the leaders of the European Union to propose Greece to temporarily exit the Eurozone in case the sides fail to reach agreement on the bailout program.

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