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Greek president issues decree dissolving Parliament

New elections on May 21, as government’s mandate expires

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 23 Apr 2023 1:00PM

Greek president issues decree dissolving Parliament
At the first session of the Parliament, formed as a result of the May 21 elections, new lawmakers will be sworn in, followed by the election of a chairman on June 2, says a document published by the Official Government Gazette. – Pixabay pic, April 23, 2023

ATHENS – Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou yesterday, signed a decree dissolving the country’s Parliament and holding parliamentary elections on May 21, reported Sputnik.

Earlier in the day, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Sakellaropoulou and asked her to dissolve the Parliament due to the imminent expiration of the government’s four-year mandate.

“We are convening the Parliament formed as a result of the elections on June 1, 2023, on Thursday, at 11.00am,” a document published by the Official Government Gazette said.

At the first session of the Parliament, new lawmakers will be sworn in, and on the next day, June 2, they will elect a chairman.

At the same time, Calliope Spanou has been appointed acting interior minister, Greek media reported, adding that she will be sworn in today. In addition, she will be in charge of holding parliamentary elections. – Bernama, April 23, 2023

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