Greece: Population in Despair as “Left” destroys workers rights and families allowances, permitting the pillage of all Greek property

Greek parliament approves more bailout reforms despite protests

Βυ George Georgiopoulos, Renee Maltezou

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s parliament on Monday passed a swathe of reforms demanded by international lenders in exchange for fresh bailout funds, a success for the government but a blow to thousands of people protesting outside.

The bill introduces a new electronic process for foreclosures on overdue loans and arrears to the state, opens up closed professions, restructures family benefits and makes it harder to call a strike.

About 20,000 people rallied outside parliament during the vote. Bus, subway and city rail services were disrupted and some flights were grounded as workers went on strike to protest against the bill.

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