Greek MPs pass crucial bailout reforms
Athens
Following the second set of reforms that were passed by the Greek parliament, it has taken certain crucial steps towards the bailout.
The bill, which includes civil justice reforms, a bank deposit protection scheme and measures to shore up the liquidity of the banks, was backed by more than 200 MPs -- a clear majority -- as voting continued in the 300-seat parliament.
The new reform would also help initiate the negotiation on an €86bn European Union bailout can begin.
Thousands demonstrated outside of parliament as the bill was debated, with protests briefly turning violent as petrol bombs were thrown at police.
There had been fears of a rebellion by MPs but Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was easily able to muster the support required. In total, the measures received 230 votes in favour and 63 against with five abstentions.
The debate ended at 04:00 local time (01:00 GMT).
Among those who voted against were 31 members of his own Syriza party. However, this represents a smaller rebellion than in last week's initial vote.
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