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Greek MPs pass second set of reforms ahead of bailout deal

Greek MPs have passed a second set of reforms, paving the way for a crucial bailout deal.

The reforms - which include changes to the judiciary and banking systems - needed to be passed in order for negotiations to begin with creditors on a third bailout package worth €86 billion.

Without more financial support, Greece would face financial ruin and may be forced to exit the eurozone.

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Greek vote: 229 in favour and 64 against

A controversial bailout package was passed with 229 votes, 64 votes against it and six abstentions.

Ex-finance minister Yanis Varoufakis and the current Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis and speaker of parliament Zoe Constantopoulou all voted against the deal.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (R) and Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos. Credit: Reuters

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