2015 Greek bailout referendum

The 2015 Greek bailout referendum was a vote held on July 5, where Greek citizens decided whether to accept the bailout conditions proposed by the country’s international lenders—European Union, IMF, and ECB. These conditions included austerity measures like spending cuts and tax increases, which many felt would harm the economy and society. The government asked whether to accept or reject these terms. The majority voted "No," signaling opposition to further austerity. Despite the vote, Greece eventually negotiated new bailout terms, but the referendum highlighted intense public debate over austerity’s impact and Greece’s future economic direction.