Greece’s steps toward financial independence

The World

After eight years of emergency loans, Greece on Monday exited the international bailout program that prevented the country from going bankrupt. Greece hasn’t paid all the money back yet, but this is a major step toward financial independence after years of crippling austerity imposed by its lenders. Venetia Rainey reports from Athens.

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