[Spiegel Online]
The Greek parliament has passed an austerity package that clears the way for a 130-billion-euro EU/IMF rescue package intended to save Greece from default. Violent protests against the austerity measures took place in Athens and elsewhere, with at least 120 people injured.
In the end, the Greek government managed to get its controversial austerity package through parliament, but the price was high. Coalition parties had to deal with a number of rebel lawmakers, while at least 80 people were injured in some of the most violent protests Athens has seen in months. A majority of 199 members of parliament voted to approve the package on Sunday night, with a total of 74 lawmakers casting votes against it.
The tough austerity package details €3.3 billion ($4.35 billion) in budget cuts for this year alone, including public-sector layoffs, cuts in the minimum wage and reductions in some pensions.
Lire : spiegel.de
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