Greek PM survives crucial vote of confidence

2012-06-06 5

Greece's prime minister has won a confidence vote which will give him the backing to push through major budget reforms.

George Papandreou is hoping the cuts will help avoid a major financial catastrophe, and will convince Eurozone leaders that a second bailout is worth their trouble. But the moves are deeply unpopular and protesters continued their campaign long into the night.

Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports from Athens.

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