Greek PM says may have to call early election

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrives for a ruling Syriza party political committee meeting at the party's headquarters in Athens, Greece July 27, 2015. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday he may have to call an early election to bolster a parliamentary majority that has been strained by bailout reforms demanded by creditors.

About three dozen of his 149 lawmakers have refused to back reforms agreed by Tsipras at a European summit on July 13, forcing him to rely on opposition support to push through the legislation in exchange for a third bailout.