VOICED : Miles de personas protestan en Grecia por reforma de pensiones

Thousands protested in Greece against a controversial pension reform demanded by the EU and IMF. The reform includes increased retirement contributions and taxes. The Greek government aimed to pass these measures before a crucial EU finance ministers' meeting to assess Athens' reforms. Unions labeled the law as plundering, and protests were smaller than previous ones. Police used tear gas against demonstrators.

What was the main reason for the Greek Parliament's approval of the pension reform?

• To comply with demands from the EU and IMF

• To reduce the national debt

• To increase public sector wages

• To improve healthcare services

Why did the Greek government want the pension reform measures voted on before the Brussels meeting?

• To avoid public protests

• To gain political support

• To secure additional funding

• To ensure reforms were evaluated by Eurozone finance ministers

How did the unions describe the pension reform law passed on Sunday?

• A form of plundering

• A beneficial reform

• A financial burden

• A necessary change

Approximately how many people attended the protest against the pension reform in front of the Greek Parliament?

• 25,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

How did the protest on the day the law was passed compare to the one on February 4th?

• It was canceled

• It was smaller

• It was the same size

• It was larger