'Time for Greece's partners to deliver,' says EC spokesman

European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas on Tuesday urged Greece's international creditors to "reach an understanding" on demands from Athens and the International Monetary Fund for a lightening of the country's massive debt burden.

"The Commission is convinced that Greece has delivered and it is now up to its partners to do the same," Schinas told a regular press briefing in Brussels in reference to a recent slew of measures passed through Parliament in Athens to meet creditor demands.

The closure of the second bailout review "is within reach," Schinas said, calling on "everybody to do what's necessary so the outcome is successful."

"The second review is strategic for Greece, as it not only delivers on key reforms necessary to modernize the Greek economy, but also secures a credible fiscal path for the years to come," the Commission spokesman said. "It is...