Elections
Archbishop Ieronymos: Calls for a roll call vote on the bill on same-sex couples
"In this way, we safeguard democracy and the interests of the Greek people," Archbishop said on a radio station.
Unimplemented court rulings
It should classify as one of the teething problems of democracy. However, it remains a stark reality that blatantly contradicts the principles of the rule of law: Judicial rulings, issued by the Council of State, Greece's highest administrative court, often go unimplemented due to political expediency or to serve vested interests.
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Will an opponent be found for ND in 2024?
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Parliament passes legislation on postal voting for European elections
A legislation establishing postal vote for the upcoming European elections, as well as national referendums, was voted by the parliament on Wednesday.
The provision was passed by the 158 MPs of ruling New Democracy party.
Borrell: Disinformation is dangerous
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Parties clash over emigrant postal voting bill
The government and main opposition SYRIZA have clashed in parliament over a bill that would introduce postal voting for Greeks living abroad in both European and national elections.
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Postal voting bill amendment seeks inclusion of Greeks abroad in national elections
Interior Minister Niki Kerameus introduced an amendment to the postal voting bill in parliament on Monday proposing the adoption of postal voting for Greeks living abroad in both European and national elections.
The announcement was made during the parliamentary debate on the legislation related to postal voting in European elections and referenda.
2024: The super-election year
A few weeks ago, in its annual preview of the new year about to start, The Economist highlighted how important 2024 will be for democracy worldwide. The British magazine was one of the first voices to cast attention on the fact that in the next 12 months more than 70 countries will head to the polls.
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Optimism same-sex bill will get over line
With the countdown to the submission of the government's bill on same-sex marriage having already begun, Kathimerini understands that of ruling New Democracy's 158 lawmakers, 94 are already moving toward voting in favor, 22 against, while nine expect that they will abstain.
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Ready for postal voting
Previous attempts to regulate the voting of citizens residing outside of Greece have ended in a bureaucratic failure blamed on the entire political system.
It seems that the lesson has been learned. It is significant that the largest opposition parties are on board with the government's legislative initiative on postal voting.
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