In its efforts to meet privatization targets agreed upon with the Troika of lenders, the government has slated three problematic, to varying degrees, industries for privatization. These are Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS), Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) and LARKO mining and metallurgy firm.

Government reform minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Troika representatives today and will again meet with them on Friday at 15.00 in the afternoon in order to finalize negotiations.