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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.

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.

“There is a need to support economic growth in Greece in broader terms, and that is why we have tabled this plan for job positions and growth”, said Vice President for the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis addressing the European Parliament in response to a question submitted by the body’s Vice President and SYRIZA member Dimitris Papadimoulis, as well as MEP of New Democracy Geoge Kyrtso

Vice President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis estimated there would an agreement within the week on the Greek matter. The Latvian politician said Greece had fulfilled its obligations regarding the implementation of cuts and reforms. “We expect and want a deal at the EuroGroup”, Mr. Dombrovskis stated from Strasbourg.

The European Commission presented its proposal for possible ways to deepen Europe's Economic and Monetary Union a few days ago, as part of the public debate on the European Union's future.

European Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis expressed optimism Friday that a meeting of euro area finance ministers in Malta will produce a breakthrough in Greece's months-long bailout talks with creditors.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Dombrovskis said he expected good progress in talks with Greece that will enable the return of the institutions to Athens.

In a bid to restore some calm and restraint after a particularly tense week in negotiations between Greece and its foreign creditors that were reminiscent of the summer of 2015, European Union Commissioner for the Euro Valdis Dombrovskis speaks to Kathimerini about where things stand now.