1 Jul 2015
Greek PM Tsipras confirms referendum and calls to vote ‘NO’
FXStreet (Córdoba) - Greece’s prime minister Alexis Tsipras addressed the nation in a televised speech. He confirmed that Sunday’s referendum is still on and urged people to vote ‘NO’.
Main remarks:
*Tsipras insisted Sunday’s referendum is not about whether to stay in the euro or not.
*Tsipras explained a popular mandate gives him more strength in negotiations.
*The PM insists that creditors put “better offers” on the table once the referendum was announced.
*A ‘no’ vote is necessary for a better outcome with creditors.
*Greece is still at the negotiating table, and if the Eurogroup meeting today delivers a positive message then they will move forward immediately.
*Difficulties are only temporary we have no intention of leading Greece out of Euro area.
Meanwhile, Tsipras added via Twitter: “Come Monday, the Greek government will be at the negotiating table after the #referendum, w/better terms for the Greek people. #dimopsifisma” @tsipras_eu
Main remarks:
*Tsipras insisted Sunday’s referendum is not about whether to stay in the euro or not.
*Tsipras explained a popular mandate gives him more strength in negotiations.
*The PM insists that creditors put “better offers” on the table once the referendum was announced.
*A ‘no’ vote is necessary for a better outcome with creditors.
*Greece is still at the negotiating table, and if the Eurogroup meeting today delivers a positive message then they will move forward immediately.
*Difficulties are only temporary we have no intention of leading Greece out of Euro area.
Meanwhile, Tsipras added via Twitter: “Come Monday, the Greek government will be at the negotiating table after the #referendum, w/better terms for the Greek people. #dimopsifisma” @tsipras_eu