ATHENS (Reuters) – The Greeks have opted for an overwhelming “no” today in the historic referendum on the proposed agreement made by creditors in Athens, according to well-established results of the vote. With 60% of votes counted, the “no” to the new rescue plan is in the lead with more than 61.3%, while the “yes” stood just below 38.7%. The turnout was approximately 65%. Government officials greek, that the “no” strengthens the bargaining power with international creditors, they have said it would immediately groped to resume talks with European partners. ” The negotiations should be concluded very soon, in 48 hours, “said government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis to Greek television.” We will make every effort to achieve it right away. “ For the moment however there are no plans for an emergency meeting of the Eurogroup tomorrow. A source, who asked not to be named, when asked if there is a meeting scheduled, responded to Reuters: “No way, [the ministers] would not know what to discuss.” In Brussels, EU Commission officials have made it clear that there will be Comments will not be announced until the final result. The President of the Italian Matteo Renzi Council has called for tomorrow morning at 9.30 the Treasury Pier Carlo Padoan at Palazzo Chigi to take stock of the situation. Padoan said that Italy is now working for an EU “cohesive and integrated” and that all countries should make reforms in an atmosphere of “shared rules” . More …
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