2011 Greek economy referendum attempt

A referendum to decide whether or not Greece was to accept the conditions under which the European Union (EU), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Central Bank (ECB) would allow a 50% haircut of Greek debt owed to private creditors was planned to be held in 2011.[1] However, Prime Minister George Papandreou decided to cancel the referendum on 3 November,[2] if the opposition parties vote in favour of the EU deal.[3] The proposed referendum was later cancelled.

  1. ^ "Ρίσκα και αβεβαιότητες από την πολιτική "βόμβα" για δημοψήφισμα" [Risks and uncertainties by the political "bomb" for a referendum]. Skai TV. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Hoping Greece Scraps Referendum, Dow Leaps 208". Fox News. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  3. ^ Smith, Helena; Gow, David (3 November 2011). "Papandreou scraps Greek referendum as open warfare erupts in his party". London: Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2011.

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