Greek government survives no-confidence vote

The conservative-led coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras survived a vote of no-confidence in the Greek parliament on the 10 November 2013.

The vote had been tabled by the left-wing opposition party, Syriza. The motion was defeated by 153 votes to 124 in the 300-seat parliament.

Deutsche Welle, 11.11.13: Greek government defeats no-confidence vote, expells renegade http://dw.de/p/1AF2i

ESO: Background information: Riot police removes former ERT employees from defunct state broadcaster's headquarters http://www.europeansources.info/record/riot-police-removes-former-ert-employees-from-defunct-state-broadcasters-headquarters/

Kathimerini, 11.11.13: Ousted PASOK MP slams coalition after voting for SYRIZA's censure motion http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_11/11/2013_527208

The Guardian, 11.11.13: Greek coalition survives no-confidence vote http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/11/greek-coalition-survives-no-confidence-vote

ESO: Background information: Fifth Activity Report of the Task Force for Greece: Supporting vital reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-fifth-activity-report-of-the-task-force-for-greece-supporting-vital-reforms/

Kathimerini, 11.11.13: Stournaras renews appointment with troika for Tuesday http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_11/11/2013_527213

Ta Nea, 08.11.13: Is the censure motion a gaffe or a bluff? (via PressEurop0 http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/4305911-censure-motion-gaffe-or-bluff

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