Greek Parliament ratifies debt deal

Greek Parliament ratifies debt deal

Greek parliament approved on early Thursday an omnibus draft bill ratifying the debt deal the government reached with creditors on Monday and the first round of reforms requested as prerequisites for the immediate release of international aid to avert imminent default and Grexit.

The plenum passed the bill that paves the way for the finalization of the Greek third bailout and introduces a first set of taxation and pension system reforms, with 229 votes in favor out of 299 MPs taking part in the roll call vote. On the other hand, 64 deputies in the 300 strong chamber voted against the bill and six lawmakers abstained.

Violent clashes broke out between anti-austerity protesters and anti-riot police Wednesday evening in front of the Greek parliament.

Members of the extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party pelted rocks and fire bombs against police forces.

Police responded by firing tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd. No injuries have been reported.

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