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Greece debt crisis: Eurozone funding talks start Greece debt crisis: Eurozone backs €7bn bridge loan
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Talks between eurozone ministers on emergency funding to keep Greek banks afloat have begun, hours after the Greek parliament passed tough reforms required for a third bailout deal. Eurozone ministers have agreed to give Greece a €7bn (£5bn) "bridge" loan from an EU-wide fund to keep its finances afloat until a bailout is approved.
The Eurogroup was also due to discuss next steps in negotiating the bailout. They agreed in a conference call to tap the EU's EFSM emergency fund.
The Greek government is expected to survive, despite losing its majority after 38 MPs voted against the reforms. The loan is expected to be confirmed by the European Commission on Friday, when it will be voted on in the EU Council.
Later, the European Central Bank is to consider easing a funding squeeze on Greek banks, allowing them to reopen. Talks on emergency funding started after the Greek parliament passed tough austerity reforms in a vote late on Wednesday evening.
Greece is facing an immediate cash crisis, with banks there closed for more than two weeks. Correspondents say this should open the way for emergency funding for Greek banks, allowing them to reopen after being closed for almost three weeks.
The European Commission has proposed giving Greece a €7bn (£5bn) "bridging" loan from an EU-wide fund to help the government pay its mounting debts. Separately, the European Central Bank (ECB) is to consider easing a funding squeeze on Greek banks - but correspondents say a decision may not be imminent.
Eurozone ministers have agreed in principle to extend the loan to Greece, according to an unnamed official speaking to Bloomberg. The loan will be announced on Friday after national parliaments have voted on the bailout deal, the official added.
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Eurozone leaders agreed on the bailout in principle in Brussels on Monday, on the condition that the Greek parliament passed reforms on taxation increases and pension curbs by Wednesday.Eurozone leaders agreed on the bailout in principle in Brussels on Monday, on the condition that the Greek parliament passed reforms on taxation increases and pension curbs by Wednesday.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won the parliamentary vote by 229 votes to 64, but needed the support of opposition MPs to do so.Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won the parliamentary vote by 229 votes to 64, but needed the support of opposition MPs to do so.
His Syriza-led government is expected to survive, despite losing its majority after 38 Syriza MPs rejected the reforms.
Finnish mandateFinnish mandate
It paves the way for eurozone finance ministers to open detailed talks on the bailout, worth up to €86bn.It paves the way for eurozone finance ministers to open detailed talks on the bailout, worth up to €86bn.
Finland's parliament on Thursday approved the bailout talks - one of a number of eurozone states which require a mandate from their own parliament for Greece to secure new funds.Finland's parliament on Thursday approved the bailout talks - one of a number of eurozone states which require a mandate from their own parliament for Greece to secure new funds.
Germany's parliament is due to vote on the deal on Friday.Germany's parliament is due to vote on the deal on Friday.
Analysis: Gavin Lee, Europe reporter, AthensAnalysis: Gavin Lee, Europe reporter, Athens
"Greece is being treated like a modern-day Sisyphus. We'll be forever rolling the rock of austerity," one protester told me outside parliament, before the demonstration turned violent."Greece is being treated like a modern-day Sisyphus. We'll be forever rolling the rock of austerity," one protester told me outside parliament, before the demonstration turned violent.
There were glimpses of Greece at its ugliest on the streets. Petrol bombs were thrown at police lines, a TV satellite truck set alight, and police fired tear gas and stun grenades into the crowd.There were glimpses of Greece at its ugliest on the streets. Petrol bombs were thrown at police lines, a TV satellite truck set alight, and police fired tear gas and stun grenades into the crowd.
It lasted no more than half an hour, but given the level of bitterness here, the fear is that these scenes are more likely in future.It lasted no more than half an hour, but given the level of bitterness here, the fear is that these scenes are more likely in future.
Inside parliament, the political reluctance to pass these measures was clear. MP after MP spoke in a late-night debate, criticising and cursing the deal. But the majority voted to accept the measures, feeling the alternative was too bleak to risk.Inside parliament, the political reluctance to pass these measures was clear. MP after MP spoke in a late-night debate, criticising and cursing the deal. But the majority voted to accept the measures, feeling the alternative was too bleak to risk.
The result has come at a price for Mr Tsipras. Reports here suggest a government reshuffle is on the cards in a few hours' time, with dissenting cabinet ministers to be replaced by those "on message" with their leader's position.The result has come at a price for Mr Tsipras. Reports here suggest a government reshuffle is on the cards in a few hours' time, with dissenting cabinet ministers to be replaced by those "on message" with their leader's position.
Passionate opposition came from within Mr Tsipras's own Syriza party, with parliamentary speaker Zoe Constantopoulou calling the measures "social genocide".Passionate opposition came from within Mr Tsipras's own Syriza party, with parliamentary speaker Zoe Constantopoulou calling the measures "social genocide".
Former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis was another vocal opponent.Former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis was another vocal opponent.
In his address to parliament Mr Tsipras said: "I acknowledge the fiscal measures are harsh, that they won't benefit the Greek economy, but I'm forced to accept them."In his address to parliament Mr Tsipras said: "I acknowledge the fiscal measures are harsh, that they won't benefit the Greek economy, but I'm forced to accept them."
'The easy part''The easy part'
Since capital controls were imposed and the banks shut on 29 June, Greeks have been limited to withdrawing €60 a day.Since capital controls were imposed and the banks shut on 29 June, Greeks have been limited to withdrawing €60 a day.
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, known for his hardline approach, told national radio he would submit a request for parliament to reopen negotiations on the third bailout with "full conviction".German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, known for his hardline approach, told national radio he would submit a request for parliament to reopen negotiations on the third bailout with "full conviction".
What happens next?
1. EU member states back eurozone decision on €7bn bridge loan to clear Greece's immediate debts (expected Friday)
2. European Central Bank to end freeze on emergency cash support for Greek banks (possibly Friday)
3. German parliament to back negotiations on €86bn eurozone bailout deal (Friday)
4. Greek parliament to pass further reforms (22 July)
5. Lengthy eurozone talks to start on bailout through European Stability Mechanism
But he also said he believed a temporary "Grexit" - Greece leaving the eurozone - would perhaps be a better option.But he also said he believed a temporary "Grexit" - Greece leaving the eurozone - would perhaps be a better option.
Meanwhile Slovakia's Finance Minister Peter Kazimir said in a tweet he welcomed "the positive vote" but said "this is the easier part of the deal".Meanwhile Slovakia's Finance Minister Peter Kazimir said in a tweet he welcomed "the positive vote" but said "this is the easier part of the deal".
By 22 July, Greece must also commit to a major overhaul of the civil justice system. It has to agree to more privatisation, to review collective bargaining and industrial action, and make market reforms, including Sunday trading.By 22 July, Greece must also commit to a major overhaul of the civil justice system. It has to agree to more privatisation, to review collective bargaining and industrial action, and make market reforms, including Sunday trading.
The vote in the early hours of Thursday approved:The vote in the early hours of Thursday approved:
Opponents of the bailout measures took to the streets of Athens in mainly peaceful protests ahead of the vote on Wednesday. However, one group threw petrol bombs at police officers who responded with tear gas.Opponents of the bailout measures took to the streets of Athens in mainly peaceful protests ahead of the vote on Wednesday. However, one group threw petrol bombs at police officers who responded with tear gas.
Unions and trade associations representing civil servants, municipal workers and pharmacy owners also went on strike on Wednesday.Unions and trade associations representing civil servants, municipal workers and pharmacy owners also went on strike on Wednesday.