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The supreme democratic institution in Greece

The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Βουλή των Ελλήνων , Voulí ton Ellínon) is the unicameral legislature of Greece. It is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of 300 members. The Parliament is responsible for the legislative process, the approval of the budget, and the oversight of the government.

History

The Hellenic Parliament was established in 1843, following the Greek War of Independence and the establishment of the Kingdom of Greece. The first parliamentary session took place in Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. The Parliament has undergone several transformations, including periods of constitutional monarchy, republic, and military junta.

Structure and Function

The Hellenic Parliament is composed of 300 members, known as Members of Parliament (MPs), who are elected for a four-year term through a system of reinforced proportional representation. The Parliament is presided over by the Speaker, who is elected by the MPs.

Committees

The Parliament operates through various committees, which are responsible for detailed examination of legislative proposals and other matters. These include standing committees, special permanent committees, and investigative committees.

Legislative Process

The legislative process in the Hellenic Parliament involves the introduction of bills, their discussion in committees, and their debate and voting in the plenary session. A bill becomes law once it is approved by the Parliament and signed by the President of Greece.

The Parliament Building

The Hellenic Parliament Building is located in Syntagma Square, Athens. It was originally constructed as a royal palace for King Otto of Greece and was converted into the Parliament building in 1934. The building is an important historical and architectural landmark.

Elections

Parliamentary elections in Greece are held every four years, unless early elections are called. The electoral system used is reinforced proportional representation, which aims to balance proportionality with the need for stable government.

Related Pages

• Politics of Greece
• Government of Greece
• Prime Minister of Greece
• President of Greece
• Greek War of Independence
• Constitution of Greece

See Also

• List of Speakers of the Hellenic Parliament
• List of political parties in Greece
• History of modern Greece

References

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