In a statement issued yesterday, following a meeting in Brussels, the Eurogroup expressed satisfaction over Greece’s fulfilment of the February "necessary milestones", while at the same time calling on Greek authorities to fully implement what has been agreed for the approval of the March tranche, amounting to € 2.8 billion.

A reduction of medicinal prices and the reform of public administration are the two necessary actions for the approval of the March tranche, noted Finance minister Yiannis Stournaras to reporters, following the meeting.