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Greek government reveals referendum question...and it's long and vague Greek government reveals referendum question...and it's long and vague
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The Greek government has announced the question its citizens will be answering in the upcoming referendum. But the ballot paper, which isn’t exactly crystal clear, has sparked some head-scratching.The Greek government has announced the question its citizens will be answering in the upcoming referendum. But the ballot paper, which isn’t exactly crystal clear, has sparked some head-scratching.
Translated, it reads: “Should the proposal which was submitted by the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund at the Eurogroup of June 25, 2015 which consists of two parts that together consist of their comprehensive proposal be accepted?Translated, it reads: “Should the proposal which was submitted by the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund at the Eurogroup of June 25, 2015 which consists of two parts that together consist of their comprehensive proposal be accepted?
Voters need to decide whether they want to yes: accept the proposal or no: reject the proposal. It’s a “simple question” says Reuters.Voters need to decide whether they want to yes: accept the proposal or no: reject the proposal. It’s a “simple question” says Reuters.
Tsipras makes #Greece referendum question incomprehensible in search for No vote https://t.co/Dq1AT1Bqt9
No is, Twitter users were quick to point out, listed before yes – a move that has been suggested is part of the government’s push for the public to vote no.
There is no explanation on the ballot paper of what the mysterious “proposal” offered by the EU powers is, nor what the “two parts” that must both be accepted are. An appendix of the full programme is available, however.
The Greek referendum question translation. Shame there's not a third 'u wot m8' option. pic.twitter.com/vWN61pZKJt
Though, with a title like: "Reforms for the completion of the Current Program and Beyond", and "Preliminary Debt sustainability analysis", the government might have run out of room on the ballot paper to include the proposed plan’s name.Though, with a title like: "Reforms for the completion of the Current Program and Beyond", and "Preliminary Debt sustainability analysis", the government might have run out of room on the ballot paper to include the proposed plan’s name.
You have to read all the background documents even to understand the Greek referendum question. Is this a new form of democracy?
The Greek question is a great example of how NOT to draft a referendum poll (in particular, one with such severe consequences).
Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced that the decision to approve the programme and default on 1.6 billion euros owed to the IMF would be put in the hands of the people. They’ll be voting on July 5, which fortunately gives a bit of time to unpick what exactly they’re being asked to decide.  Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced that the decision to approve the programme and default on 1.6 billion euros owed to the IMF would be put in the hands of the people. They’ll be voting on July 5, which fortunately gives a bit of time to unpick what exactly they’re being asked to decide.  
Voters will tick yes or no on whether to reject a bailout programme from the EU