(enikos.gr) — The trip was arranged Tuesday night after Juncker invited Tsipras for talks.
Tsipras and Juncker are expected to discuss Greece’s, and the creditors’, proposals for a deal on Greece’s debt.
Greece sent a package of proposals to the creditors Monday night, when they gathered in Berlin to discuss prospects for a deal.
Among the Greek proposals:
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Budget primary surplus equal to 0.8% of GDP in 2015 and 1.5% in 2016.
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Three VAT bands: 6%-11% and 22 or 23%.
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Elimination of lower VAT exempptions in islands, but after this year’s peak tourist season.
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Gradual elimination of early retirement
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No immediate cuts in supplementary pensions.
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No privatization of part of state power utility PPC
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Back to collective labour bargaining agreements, as in the rest of Europe
