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Politics & Government Guide · Greece

Politics & Government Guide in Greece

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Greece remains a stable parliamentary republic led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of the center-right New Democracy party since 2019. The government emphasizes economic liberalism, digital transformation, and EU integration. Political competition is vigorous, with PASOK strengthening its position in 2024.

Political Stability

Below Average

Corruption Index

Below Average

Democracy Index

Good

Government Type

Parliamentary Republic

Legal System

Civil law system influenced by French and German models

Head of State

President Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou(since 2020)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis(New Democracy)since 2019

Political Indicators

Political Stability

0.45Rank #85

Scale: 0-1

Moderate

World Bank (2024)

Corruption Index

49Rank #59

Scale: 0-100

Transparency International (2024)

Press Freedom

71.2Rank #88

Scale: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Democracy Index

7.94Rank #29

Scale: 0-10

Flawed Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:Hellenic Parliament (300 seats)

Major Political Parties

New Democracy(ND)

Center-right

158 seats

SYRIZA(SYRIZA)

Left-wing

47 seats

PASOK – Movement for Change(PASOK)

Center-left

32 seats

Greek Solution(EL)

Right-wing

21 seats

Voting Rights

Greek citizens aged 17 and older can vote in national elections. EU citizens can vote in local and European Parliament elections.

Recent Developments

New Democracy government continued under Mitsotakis following 2023 elections
PASOK party leadership confirmed with re-election of Nikos Androulakis in October 2024
Kyriakos Mitsotakis received Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in 2024
Focus on digital government initiatives and economic reforms in 2024-2025

Voting Age17

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1975

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