10 million Greeks go to the polls to vote on bailout package that EU leaders have framed as a referendum on membership of the EuroTsipras: ‘Today democracy conquers fear’Share your experiences with GuardianWitness 10.32am BST The European Central Bank stands ready to take additional measures if necessary, ECB executive board member Benoît Cœuré said this morning. Speaking at an economics conference in Aix-en-Provence in southern France, he said, according to Reuters:In the current circumstances of great uncertainty in Europe and the world, the ECB has been clear that if we need to do more we will do more. We will find the necessary instruments. Our will to act in this matter should not be doubted. 10.23am BST “Today democracy conquers fear,” said Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras after casting his vote in Greece’s historic referendum. Here are his comments in full, courtesy of Reuters. He said in Athens’ working class district of Kypseli, where he is registered to vote:Many people can ignore the will of a government. But no one can ignore the will of a people.Today is a day of celebration, because democracy is a celebration, it is joy. And when democracy overcomes fear and extortion, then it becomes a redemption and a way out. The Greek people today send a very strong message. A message of dignity and determination. The message that they hold a choice in their hands. No one can ignore the will of a people to live. To live with determination and take their life in their own hands. Continue reading...
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