Greek Parliament approves third bailout but SYRIZA rebellion grows
From ekathimerini.com
Greek Parliament approved on Friday morning the country’s new bailout agreement with lenders but there was a sizeable rebellion from SYRIZA MPs, which may lead to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calling a confidence vote. In the morning vote, which took place following a tempestuous night of debate, 222 MPs voted “yes” and 64 “no.” There were 11 abstentions and 3 absentees. However, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras saw the number of SYRIZA lawmakers opposing the new loan deal rise in comparison to two bailout-related votes last month. A total of 32 MPs voted against the agreement, while 11 abstained. Another was absent.
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