Greek parliament votes on new austerity measures

Clashes erupt in Athens as the Greek parliament prepares to vote on a new round of strict austerity measures.

Greek parliament to vote on new austerityGreek parliament to vote on new austerity

Greek parliament to vote on new austerity

Debate has begun in the Greek parliament ahead of a vote on a new round of tough austerity measures.

They're a condition demanded by eurozone countries in order for talks to start, in earnest, to secure a much needed third bailout deal.

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had fought to negotiate a better deal for his country, after voters overwhelmingly said 'no' to austerity in a referendum.

It's widely viewed Mr Tsipras has been cornered into pushing through reforms even he doesn't believe will succeed.

The BBC's Seref Isler is following developments out of London, and he's speaking to Kristina Kukolja.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)

 


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