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| Greece has agreed a new in principle multi-billion euro bailout deal with its creditors. It was announced by the European Commission (EC) after series of marathon talks between Greece and its lenders in Athens. In this regard a technical agreement has been reached between the EC and Greece. The agreement will now require political approval from the debt ridden country. The bailout deal comprises a package of 85 billion euros over next three year. This agreement will keep Greece in the Eurozone currency and avert bankruptcy which may had led to a negative cascading effect on global economy. Some key points of Greek bailout deal Secures funding of around €85 billion for Greece to service its debt as well as to settle public payment delays and arrears over the next 3 years Reduces fiscal surpluses of Greece for the next 3 years by 11% of GDP which curtail the decision of new austerity measures in the forthcoming period. Recapitalisation of the banking sector of Greece. It will be completed by the end of 2015. Provides €35 billion development package to debt ridden country which dubbed as the Juncker package. |