16/06/2011 12:45
Greek Prime Minister to form new government
The Greek Prime Minister has announced a cabinet reshuffle and says he will seek a vote of confidence on Thursday from his parliamentary group, the Euronews said.
George Papandreou spoke to the nation after a day that saw running battles between riot police and protesters.
The demonstrations were in front of the parliament, where deputies met to debate a plan to widen austerity measures.
Earlier, government sources said the prime minister had made a surprise offer to the opposition conservatives. He said he would resign and form a unity government if they gave their backing to the country’s EU/IMF bailout plan.
To continue receiving bailout money, the government is being told it must introduce yet more reforms. These include tax rises, spending cuts and sell-offs of state property.