Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confirmed Wednesday that a referendum on the terms of a bailout deal would go ahead Sunday and urged people to vote “No” in order to win "a better deal".

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pressed ahead with his plan to put austerity measures to the ballot in a July 5 referendum. In a televised address to the nation, Tsipras called on the people to vote "No" in order to get a better deal with creditors.
The Greek leader’s vow to push ahead with Sunday’s referendum came despite many European leaders ruling out any deal with Greece before the vote.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the German parliament that, “There can be no negotiations on a new aid programme before the referendum.”
In sharp contrast, French President François Hollande said France wants the eurozone to push for a deal before the referendum. "(A deal) must be found before the referendum, it wouldn't have much sense afterwards," said Hollande. "If it doesn't happen, if we have to wait for a referendum, there is always a risk ... of entering a period of turmoil and the unknown. It's better to be sure than to leap into the void."
The Council of Europe, an independent body that monitors elections and human rights, said the Greek referendum is not consistent with international election standards.
The latest statements came as Tsipras sent a letter to Greek’s creditors offering new concessions to his country’s creditors.

FRANCE 24