Greece Votes No To The EU And The Euro

BBC: Greece votes 'no' and gambles its future

Greek voters have delivered a defiant response to Europe. Political leaders and heads of government had lined up to warn the Greeks that a "no" vote would be a vote to leave the euro. It did not deter them. Indeed many voters seemed to revel in their resistance.

The European Project is now facing its gravest crisis.

The size of the "no" vote surprised the Greek government. In the end the voters agreed with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that the country's creditors were trying to "asphyxiate" the Greek economy. They bought his argument that a "no" vote would only strengthen his hand in negotiations.

Despite the closed ATMs, the banks on the verge of running out of money and a collapsing economy, Greeks have once again rejected the policy of austerity authored in Berlin and Brussels.

WNU Editor: 60% voted no .... so much for the polls that said that this was too close to call.

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Merkel, Hollande to Determine Europe Response to Greek ‘No’ -- Bloomberg
Brussels weighs next steps -- Politico
Greek banks prepare plan to raid deposits to avert collapse -- Financial Times
German calls for Grexit mount as EU stunned by 'No' vote -- Reuters
Germany reacts to referendum with mix of anger, puzzlement and solidarity -- The Guardian
Greek referendum no vote signals huge challenge to eurozone leaders -- The Guardian
After Greece votes No, Euro leaders scramble to discuss response -- Globe and Mail
Greece ‘No’ Vote Hits Euro to U.S. Futures Amid Flight to Safety -- Bloomberg
Greek PM says Athens ready to return to negotiating table -- Reuters
With ‘No’ Greek Vote, Tsipras Wins a Victory That Could Carry a Steep Price -- NYT
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