PM Alexis Tsipras enters meeting of SYRIZA MPs to rousing applause

Gazzetta team
PM Alexis Tsipras enters meeting of SYRIZA MPs to rousing applause
Rousing applause met Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday as he entered a crucial meeting of SYRIZA MPs in Parliament, ahead of Wednesday night's vote on measures demanded by Greece's creditors in order to begin talks on a 3rd bailout for Greece.

Also noted was the embrace as he came in with Parliament President Zoi Konstantopoulou, who had abstained during a vote seeking Parliament's authorisation to the government to negotiate a bailout with tough austerity measures.

A closed-door session of SYRIZA's Parliamentary group will follow to discuss the fast-tracked draft omnibus bill that legislates for the measures demanded of Greece, in exchange for financial assistance.