The ‘yes’ in the referendum takes advantage of Greece – FORTUNE

ATHENS (agencies) – The “yes” in the Greek referendum, ie acceptance of the conditions of creditors, slightly exceeds the “no” supported by the Government , according to a poll published Friday in the fifth day of capital controls and bank closures in the country.

44.8% of Greeks would vote “yes” and 43.4% opt for the “no”, according to a survey by the Institute Alco between June 30 and July 1.

This is the first time that the ‘yes’ in a poll exceeds the option advocated by the Government leftist Alexis Tsipras. This occurs two days before the referendum convened late on Friday last week for the Greeks decide whether to accept the conditions imposed by creditors.

However, the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 points, so the results are uncertain.

The result of the referendum seems crucial, since many leaders of the European Union consider that a “no” would open the door to a Greek exit from the group of 19 member countries of the eurozone.

Instead, Tsipras argues that the “no” strengthen the negotiating capacity of Greece to its creditors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission, with which It takes five months of unsuccessful negotiations to obtain liquidity in exchange for the reforms they demand.

The survey also reveals that 74% of Greeks want to stay in the euro area, while 15% want to return to the national currency.

43% of respondents believe that the referendum is strictly related to the conditions imposed by the rescue, as suggested by the Government, and another 43% believe however that may be interpreted as a question about his stay in the euro.

Changing the vote

Some Greeks, who initially would support the position of Tsipras, have gone over to the “yes” after suffering these days capital controls and limiting withdraw from ATMs set at 60 euros per day.

“I was going to vote ‘no’ because I believe that the Greek people is treated with contempt, but Tsipras has worsened the situation, and because of her banks are closed,” said Suzanna Alizoti employed in a shop Athens.

On the other hand, the Council of State, the highest administrative court in the country will rule Friday legality of the announcement, following an appeal Wednesday by two individuals.

In the afternoon, supporters of the “yes” and “no” trails rivals held demonstrations in central Athens, following those already made during the week.

Tsipras gives the IMF report back

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said the IMF report, which shows that the country’s debt is not sustainable, justified the decision to his Government rejected an aid package of creditors does not provide significant relief to the financial burden.

In a televised address to the nation on the last day of campaigning before Sunday’s referendum report, Tsipras reiterated its request to the Greeks to vote against the rescue package and say “no” to the “blackmail and ultimatums “.

“Yesterday (Thursday) there was an event of great political importance. The IMF released a report on the Greek economy which is great justification for the Greek government because it confirms the obvious, that the Greek debt is unsustainable “he added.

The Greek prime minister wants “a haircut of 30%” of the debt of his country and “a grace period of 20 years” to ensure “debt sustainability” Greek.

With information from AFP and Reuters.