France: Pro-Syriza protesters gather in solidarity demo

Around 200 protesters gathered to protest against the bailout agreement 'imposed' on the Greek people and approved by the French parliament at Republic Square in Paris on Wednesday. Organised by Left Front party and the New Anti-Capitalist party, the protesters voiced their support for Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the Greek people. The leader of the Left Front party, Jean-Luc Melenchon, condemned the bailout plan and accused Greece's lenders of using "psychological pressure, insults and threats." The creditors' demands in the new proposal include the full implementation of automatic spending cuts, including pension reforms and other austerity measures. Moreover, they require the Syriza government to align its legislative agenda with institutions, removing legislation that breaks with the strict spending plans. Worldwide demonstrations saw thousands of people from Copenhagen to Canada take to the streets on Wednesday in solidarity with the Greek people and in support of democracy in Europe.