Democracy Divided: Public Friction Over EU Deal Exposes More Greek Cracks

Tuesday, June 23, 2015
By Paul Martin

SputnikNews.com
23.06.2015

Greece, the birthplace of civilization is divided over its deal with Europe. The European Central Bank has approved more emergency bailout money for Greek banks in return for a rise in taxes and pension and health contributions.

The European Commission has promised an extra $39 billion (€35 bn) of funding if a Greek deal is reached by Wednesday. However, members of Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza party have warned the Greek Prime Minister against betraying the Greek people by reaching bailout compromises with Brussels

Meanwhile, EU leaders continue to push for a deal to prevent the country from exiting the European Union. And a deal appears to be on the cards — but at what cost?

In what’s become a Greek ritual, thousands of people gather each night in Syntagma Square in Athens. Rival groups meet outside the Greek parliament. One side are demanding an end to austerity and more bailout deals with Europe. Another side are calling for continued membership with the European Union.

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