The new Greek government appears satisfied over negotiations so far in both Eurogroup and EU summit settings, or at least that is the press “spin” emanating from the ubiquitous “government sources”.

“Within 20 days of assuming duties the new government managed to achieve, at the European level, much more than three governments together did in five years time,” was one of the statements made, sans details.

No common ground has been found over policies regarding health reforms, layoffs of public sector employees and pension reform, the same reports state.

One point repeatedly cited by the inner circle of Greek PM Alexis Tsipras is the fact, as they said, that Athens managed to start talks about atransition from the memorandum to a “Greek program”.

In relation to the role of technocrats, Athens has officially stated that:

“On Monday’s Eurogroup, there will be two equal texts. One by the Greek side and one by the European Commission. Through these texts each side will be able to immediately spot points of disagreement.”

The new leftist government has been talking up its intent to battle corruption in the country, while repeating its election pledges of overturning labour market reform, reducing a primary budget surplus target and overturning privatizations. One plan holds that money found from shaving the surplus will be funneled towards alleviating the “humanitarian crisis” — a favorite SYRIZA catchphrase during the run up to the election.