European partners concerned over politicized appointments in Greek gov’t

This could have a negative impact on market perceptions and the review of the Greek bailout program, a EU official said

The politicized appointment in public sector risk the future of Greek proram, European partners warn.

An EU official told Kathimerini newspaper that growing politicization of the public sector could have a negative impact on market perceptions and the review of the Greek bailout program.

The official also referred to the mass sackings of state hospital managers, adding that 60 out of 72 directors had been forced to resign.

“I am concerned that this may well have a negative influence on market perceptions and thus Greece re-accessing markets, and therefore also impact on the review,” he said.