A default by Greece would send shock waves through the European banking sector and potentially dent global economic confidence . NEW : The EU 's representative says the way is now clear for China to get an EU loan . Dozens of people are hospitalized with breathing problems , police say . At least 19 police officers are injured , while an officer asks them to stop using tear gas . The austerity package passes 155 - 153 , with another vote Thursday on how to implement it .
NEW : The EU 's representative says the way is now clear for China to get an EU loan . Dozens of people are hospitalized with breathing problems , police say . At least 19 police officers are injured , while an officer asks them to stop using tear gas . The austerity package passes 155 - 153 , with another vote Thursday on how to implement it .