Athens: the 2015 budget has not endorsed donor

Athens approves 2015 budget that has not endorsed its internationaux.L'objectif donor funds in the coalition government is going out faster than expected level of financial assistance while the European Union and the IMF demand Greece to further austerity measures. By 155 votes against 134, the Greek parliament has approved a draft night 2015 budget presented without the support of international donors.

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras wants for his part that it is kept in business after the presidential election in February. But he did not convince either the street protests again against budgetary restrictions still claimed by the government.

"We want the government to resign. We would like a new cabinet able to control the situation and not make things worse every day, "insists a protester in retirement.

"We are demonstrating to send a message of resistance to government policies. Enough is enough. More cuts in pensions, wages, in health and education, "says a teacher.

Greek coalition incurred the wrath of its donors without being able to calm the social unrest, according Giannisis Stamatis, our office in Athens. "The government may have saved the day, but new problems are coming. The Greek Parliament will soon elect a new president, who needs the support of at least 60% of MPs. A quorum which seems very difficult to achieve for the ruling coalition. This budget could be the last that vote. "