Greece, Tsipras confirms the referendum and invites you to vote “No” – Il Sole 24 Ore

July 1, 2015

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Athens (askanews) – “The no to the referendum is not just a slogan, the no is a decisive step for a better deal which we aim Monday, after the referendum “. The greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras assured his commitment to a rapid solution to the Greek crisis, but called for a sustainable agreement with international lenders after recalling the proposals threatening to conservatives who have decided to “bring the Greek banks in asphyxiation “.In his address to the nation broadcast live on TV, the greek prime minister explained that the Greek government will continue to ” bargain “, but confirmed the referendum of Sunday, July 5 vote stressing that ” no “to the referendum to deny Europe but rather “a return to Europe of values ​​”. “It means – he said – to exert real pressure to get a deal for a manageable debt “. “I am fully aware of the difficulties – concluded Tsipras – but personally I am committed to doing everything possible to ensure that these problems are only temporary “. Four days before the referendum on the greek bailout plan proposed by international creditors, meanwhile, in Greece the front of ” no “it confirms a clear advantage, but that of the ” yes “is narrowing the gap. Meanwhile, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel has avoided further comment stressing that an agreement with Greece will only happen after the vote on Sunday. (AFP Images)

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