The necessary consensus was not achieved as the proposed provisions for constitutional revision passed the first vote with the support of New Democracy and certain independent MPs. 294 MPs participated in the vote, with three absent. It is worth noting that on Article 30, concerning the six-year term of the President of the Republic, New Democracy MP for Chania, Dora Bakoyannis, declared “present” — effectively abstaining.
Constitutional Revision: First vote passes with New Democracy majority
Greece’s constitutional revision passes first vote backed by New Democracy, falling short of broader consensus as 294 MPs cast their ballots.
