Tsipras to make bailout appeal to MEPs

The Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is to make a direct appeal to the European Parliament amid growing pessimism over chances of a deal to prevent the country’s financial meltdown.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015 - 09:21

The Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is to make a direct appeal to the European Parliament amid growing pessimism over chances of a deal to prevent the country’s financial meltdown.

Alexis Tsipras is to deliver a speech to MEPs in Strasbourg as his government files a fresh request for assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) bailout fund.