EU official says Greek election can broaden bailout support

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The election planned by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras could help increase support in Greece for the third euro zone bailout program launched on Thursday, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker's chief-of-staff said.

"Swift elections in Greece can be a way to broaden support for ESM stability support program just signed by PM Tsipras on behalf of Greece," Martin Selmayr said in a tweet.

After months of negotiations, Tsipras accepted a deal to implement substantial economic reforms in return for loans but has lost the support of some of his own leftist allies.

(Reporting by Alastair Macdonald; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

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