2011 Greek economy referendum attempt

This article is part of a series about George Papandreou
President of PASOK (2004–12) Leader of the Opposition (2004–09) President of Socialist International (2006–2022) Prime Minister of Greece (2009–11) President of KIDISO (2015–present) Leader of the Opposition 2007 PASOK leadership election Prime Minister of Greece G.A. Papandreou cabinet 2010 presidential election First austerity package Second austerity package First Memorandum Anti-austerity movement in Greece Third austerity package Kallikratis Fourth austerity package Fifth austerity package 2011 Greek economy referendum attempt Later Political Life KIDISO
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A referendum to decide whether or not Greece was to accept the conditions under which the European Union (EU), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Central Bank (ECB) would allow a 50% haircut of Greek debt owed to private creditors was planned to be held in 2011.^[1] However, Prime Minister George Papandreou decided to cancel the referendum on 3 November,^[2] if the opposition parties vote in favour of the EU deal.^[3] The proposed referendum was later cancelled.