Tsipras bailout plan for Greece scrutinised at home and abroad
- 9 years ago
The Greek prime minister’s late, late proposals to creditors to secure a rescue package and keep the country in the eurozone are being scrutinised at home and abroad.
In Athens a parliamentary commission has been meeting ahead of a later debate and vote involving all MPs.
Eurozone finance ministers are also examining the details; they are expected to give their verdict ahead of a full EU summit on Sunday.
Alexis Tsipras met members of the ruling Syriza party on Friday morning to seek their backing.
Several left-wing figures oppose the plan which would involve just the kind of austerity measures previously rejected by Alexis Tsipras himself – and Greek voters at last weekend’s referendum.
But the package is expected to be passed thanks to backing by opposition parties.
Five SYRIZA MPs call on government to reject deal, choose Grexit #Greece— Kathimerini English (@ekathimerini) July 10, 2015
Meeting of Independent Greeks MPs to resume at 5.30 pm. #Kammenos now meeting
In Athens a parliamentary commission has been meeting ahead of a later debate and vote involving all MPs.
Eurozone finance ministers are also examining the details; they are expected to give their verdict ahead of a full EU summit on Sunday.
Alexis Tsipras met members of the ruling Syriza party on Friday morning to seek their backing.
Several left-wing figures oppose the plan which would involve just the kind of austerity measures previously rejected by Alexis Tsipras himself – and Greek voters at last weekend’s referendum.
But the package is expected to be passed thanks to backing by opposition parties.
Five SYRIZA MPs call on government to reject deal, choose Grexit #Greece— Kathimerini English (@ekathimerini) July 10, 2015
Meeting of Independent Greeks MPs to resume at 5.30 pm. #Kammenos now meeting