Hellenic Parliament
legislative body of the Greek Republic
The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Ελληνικό Κοινοβούλιο, transliterated Elliniko Kinovoulio), in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon (Greek: Βουλή των Ελλήνων, literally Parliament of the Hellenes) is the parliament of Greece. It is located in the Old Royal Palace in Athens. The Parliament represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament (MPs).
Hellenic Parliament Βουλή των Ελλήνων | |
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9th Revisionary House 18th Unitary Parliamentary Republic Parliament | |
Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Deputy Speakers | |
Structure | |
Seats | 300 |
Political groups | Government (158)
Official Opposition (86)
Other Opposition (56)
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Length of term | up to 4 years |
Elections | |
Semi-proportional representation with majority bonus system | |
Last election | 7 July 2019 |
Next election | On or before July 2023 |
Meeting place | |
Old Royal Palace | |
Website | |
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It is a unicameral legislature of 300 members, elected for a four-year term. The leading person of the parliament is known as the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament.
References
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change- Official website (in English)