Greece Taunts the EU With Austerity Referendum

Finance ministers from the eurozone countries met in Brussels on March 9 to discuss Greece's latest proposals for economic reform. At the same time, key members of the Greek government suggested that Athens put the country's future to a vote should an agreement with its lenders fail. While the Greek statements were vague and quickly downplayed, in the coming months the government in Athens will come under more pressure, and the possibility of a referendum or early elections could become a reality.