Greece moves closer to bailout talks as Syriza divisions remain

  • 9 years ago
The Greek parliament took a step closer to negotiations on an new €86bn bailout after MPs voted to reform the judiciary and banking system.

Parliament approves prior actions, Tsipras gains more support from SYRIZA MPs http://t.co/0vn4HaotLS pic.twitter.com/xSayytACzA— Kathimerini English (@ekathimerini) July 23, 2015

As the government of Alexis Tsipras appears to be moving toward the demands of the international lenders he is facing a rebellion within his Syriza party.

Tsipras urges Greek parliament to back crucial bailout bill http://t.co/kIdDQM9M11 by kjalee #Photo by ArisMessinis pic.twitter.com/3BVHoTYywP— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) July 22, 2015

Tsipras received the support of 230 MPs with 63 voting against the reforms, 31 from his own party.

Zoe Konstantopoulou, the Syriza speaker of the parliament, is a fierce critic of the reforms:
“I have a good and honest sense of comradeship with the prime minister, we both share the belief, desire and commitment to safeguard w

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