Amid unrest, the Greek parliament passed a tough adjustment … – lanacion.com (Argentina)

Violent protests with Molotov cocktails and gas were in the streets. Photo: AFP

The Greek parliament today approved the dracociano adjustment plan demanded by the eurozone as a vehicle to negotiate a new financial aid package for the government. The measures were approved at 8 pm Buenos Aires (2:16 a.m. Athens) amid defections Syriza, the political party of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

The measures include an increase voted widespread VAT (divided into three types), increased taxes to companies and luxury goods, legislation to open the door to privatization of state assets, phasing out financial support to lower until 2019 and freezing pension until 2021 retirement.

According to a first estimate, 229 deputies voted for the text, 6 abstained and 64 voted against, including former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and the president of parliament Zoe Konstantopoulou.

Tsipras:” We had an agreement with which we disagree, or a chaotic default. ” Photo: Reuters

Before the vote, Tsipras said he had no choice but to accept harsh terms of creditors ahead of a crucial vote on a new package of measures . austerity and the bailout deal

“We had a specific option: An agreement with which we disagree, or a chaotic debt default ” the official in Parliament said

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Police said 50 protesters have been detained for long clashes outside parliament.

The violent incidents involving . 200 youths who hurled firebombs and rocks at riot police, smashed windows and set fire to garbage contenders

A crowd waited outside the Greek Parliament for the resolution on the adjustment of the economic adjustment that voted. Photo: Reuters

Many of the masked demonstrators carried wooden bats and pieces of pavement, in the worst fighting that the government of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was formed six months ago .

The clashes subsided when the discussion moved on a new austerity measure advancing in parliament.

Riot police fired pepper spray and tear gas on Wednesday night to repel youths who threw Molotov cocktails and stones at police.

At least 12,500 people were at the rally at Syntagma square.

The clashes began when lawmakers began debate on a austerity bill that includes the creation of a consumption tax and pension system reform. .