Barroso: No Need for Panic or Alarm on Slow Growth

The transcript covers three main topics: the readiness of the government to meet with protest leaders regarding the 2017 elections, the recent fluctuations in the Greek bond market, and the European Commission's perspective on global economic growth. The government is firm on not yielding to demands about China's candidate vetting plan. Greek bonds have seen significant losses, causing concern but not panic. The European Commission highlights potential slow global growth but advises against alarm.

What is the main issue the protest leaders want to discuss with the government?

• The European Commission's policies

• The economic situation in Greece

• The 2017 elections

• The price of oil

What is the government's stance on China's plan to vet candidates?

• They refuse to give in to demands to drop it

• They are neutral

• They oppose it

• They support it

What has been the recent trend in the yield on the 10-year Greek bond?

• It has slightly increased

• It has decreased

• It has remained stable

• It has soared

What advice does the President of the European Commission give regarding market concerns?

• Panic and sell assets

• Stay calm and not panic

• Invest more in bonds

• Ignore the market trends

What are some indicators of potential slower global growth mentioned in the video?

• Stable economic growth

• Lower demand and changes in oil prices

• Higher demand in other parts of the world

• Increased oil prices