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Greek Government Facing Eurozone Deal Revolt

Greek MPs are debating tough economic measures they must approve by the end of the day in order for an €86bn eurozone bailout deal to go ahead.

All eyes are on the Greek Parliament where politicians will decide whether or not to pass the tough austerity measures which creditors have demanded as the price of an 86 billion Euro bailout. One Syriza MP has already announced she's quitting ahead of the vote, a vote which comes as the IMF has criticised the reforms for being unrealistic. We gauge the reaction in Greece with our reporter Tony Bonsignore who's in Athens.

Even if the bailout for Greece is approved by the parliament in Athens, significant hurdles remain - not least a vote in the German parliament at the end of this week. We hear from Stephan Bayer, an MP from the CSU party, which forms part of Angela Merkel's government.

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(Picture: Protesters chant slogans during a protest in central Athens Credit: AFP/Getty)

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