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The Greek parliament votes to lift the immunity of 13 legislators from the ruling New Democracy party to allow investigation into alleged fraud involving European Union agricultural subsidies.
2026-04-22

In the third round of voting, the Hellenic Parliament fails to elect the new President of Greece. A fourth and final round is called for February 12.
2025-02-6

The New Democracy party, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, secures a vote of confidence in Parliament to begin its second four-year term.
2023-07-8

The Hellenic Parliament passes a bill legalising the use of medical cannabis in Greece. New Democracy, Communist Party, Golden Dawn and the Union of Centrists voted against the government-sponsored bill.
2018-03-2

The Hellenic Parliament approves (with 222 yes votes) Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras's bailout package, despite opposition by almost one-third of his Syriza party. This third bailout plan is almost identical to the one rejected by the Greek people in the referendum. Tsipras will seek a vote of confidence following the country's August 20th payment to the European Central Bank.
2015-08-14

The government of Greece submits more legislation to the Hellenic Parliament required by its creditors to start a bailout package.
2015-07-21

The Hellenic Parliament approves the holding of a referendum on a proposed bailout on Sunday 5 July 2015.
2015-06-27

The Hellenic Parliament passes a bill that will cut thousands of public sector jobs.
2013-07-18

The Greek Parliament approves sweeping cuts in its budget; some Greeks disagree and protest.
2010-12-23