Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Greece
Greece operates as a parliamentary republic with President Konstantinos Tasoulas as head of state since February 2025 and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis leading the New Democracy government since 2023. The unicameral Hellenic Parliament features New Democracy's majority amid opposition shifts including Syriza's decline. Recent fiscal expansions aim to support households while addressing economic recovery.
Political Stability
Below Average
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Parliamentary Republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Konstantinos Tasoulas(since 2025)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis(New Democracy)since 2023
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderate
World Bank (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right
Center-left
Left-wing
Far-left
Voting Rights
All Greek citizens aged 18 and over. EU citizens can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- Presidential election held on February 12, 2025, electing Konstantinos Tasoulas
- Fiscal package in 2025 including tax cuts, pension increases, and public sector wage hikes
- Leadership change in Syriza with Sokratis Famellos as leader in 2024
- Nikos Androulakis re-elected as PASOK leader and Official Opposition in late 2024
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