Valdis Dombrovskis

The European Commission ratified on Wednesday last month's Eurogroup decision on Greece's post-bailout framework, approving the activation of the enhanced surveillance to begin from August 21. Its aim - as opposed to a "clean exit" - is to secure the implementation of reforms from the third program and ensure that Athens sticks to the pledges it has made.

Some of the measures for easing Greece's debt will only be implemented if the country adheres to the commitments it has made on the primary budget surpluses, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said.

It is important for Greece and its creditors to reach an agreement at the next Eurogroup meeting on June 21 over the debt relief that will be offered to the country, EU Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday, after a meeting with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens.

The Finance Ministry announced on Tuesday that Minister Euclid Tsakalotos will receive European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis at his office in Athens at 11.30 a.m. on Friday.

The meeting will be followed by a press conference.

The Bulgarian Presidency today concluded 18 months of negotiations between EU Member States in the Council by reaching a deal on the Banking package that paves the way for completing the Banking Union.

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.