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Greek proposals likely to win approval

Fighting tax evasion likely to be major reform for Athens

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(ANSA) - Brussels, March 6 - Jeroen Dijsselbloem, head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers, seemed receptive Friday to new Greek proposals that will be up for debate next week before an aid extension begins, sources in Greece said.
    The proposals for six important reforms, sent by Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis to finalize the release of continued aid, will be discussed at Monday's meeting of the eurozone finance ministers.
    And although they are not supposed to be made public before then, sources said that having Dijsselbloem's support will ensure the process moves quickly.
    Last month, eurozone finance ministers agreed to extend the bail out program for Greece by another four months, contingent on significant pledges by the Greek government of reforms.
    Those reforms are expected to emphasize fighting tax evasion and recovery of billions in euros from tax dodgers.
    Bloomberg reported Friday that members of the troika responsible for the aid will want to review the likely impact of the proposed reform measures before approval.
    The troika consists of the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
   

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