Crucial Tsipras-Merkel-Hollande teleconference on Sunday

Agonizing negotiations continue at a top level

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is to host his second teleconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande within three days. The call is taking place in the framework of agonizing political negotiations as Athens eyes a deal.

Meanwhile, deliberations are continuing on the Greek economy on Sunday at the Brussels Group. Talks are to focus on taxation, the pension system, justice and markets as well as the banking system.

Discussions are expected to continue on Monday on a technical level as well as on a top level at the Brussels Group.