For the half-way point of the referendum in Greece. Tsipras has already cast his vote … – Gazeta.pl

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– No one can underestimate the resolve of those who have decided to take matters into their own hands – Tsipras told reporters immediately after the vote has been cast in the referendum. The head of the Greek government voted in the capital – Athens. He also stressed that Sunday’s vote “overcomes fear and demands.”

Tsipras earlier persuaded to vote “no” because in his opinion, such a result would be an important argument of the government in Athens in negotiations with international creditors.

Opposition vote “yes”

His voice also gave conservative opposition leader Antonis Samaras, who emphasized: – We vote for ” yes “for Greece. We advocate a ‘yes’ for Europe. “

If voters say” yes “, it could open the way for negotiations on a new aid program. In the opinion of economists conditions of this assistance will now be even sharper than before. In the night of Tuesday to Wednesday because Greece failed to repay part of the debt to the International Monetary Fund in the amount of 1.55 billion euros and became the first in the history of a country with a developed economy, which is in arrears with repayment to the Fund, which in practice is considered to be insolvent.

On the other hand vote “no” will mean the rejection accept help from foreign creditors – the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF.

Will dismissals?

Sunday’s vote may also decide the fate of the government’s populist Syrizy. If the Greeks will vote “yes”, are expected resignation of the Finance Minister and the Prime Minister Janis Warufakisa Tsipras. This will open a new chapter of political uncertainty when the parties will try to build a government of national unity to maintain talks with creditors until the awarding of the election.

Polling stations are open from 7-19 hours local time (hr. 6-18 in Poland). The first results are expected an hour or two after the closing.

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