The proposal, signed by 60 New Democracy MPs, was presented by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Giorgos Georgantas. According to parliamentary sources, the motion is expected to be brought to a vote by the end of July
The government’s amendment on immigration was approved by the House of Representatives with 177 positive votes. After an electronic vote, 74 MPs voted “no” and 42 chose “present”, while a total of 293 MPs voted.
The legislation introduces stricter regulations governing the sale, provision, and distribution of tobacco and alcohol to individuals under the age of 18, and establishes a unified enforcement mechanism to prevent underage access.
The vote was carried out by secret ballot, with 154 lawmakers upholding the proposal submitted by governing New Democracy – which has 155 seats in the House.
He also informed them that during his meeting with the US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Maria Olson, he had extended a first-ever invitation to the speaker of the US House of Representatives to visit Greece, asking for the assistance of delegation head Representative Vern Buchanan in achieving this.
The motion of no confidence against the government was rejected by the Parliament.
The second issue is who will maintain the railway lines. The solution is an intergovernmental agreement with a foreign organization that will support OSE in the maintenance and safety of the network.
“I humbly bow my head before the 57 souls and their loved ones, with an honest promise that the parliament will rise to the occasion. Justice will be done, come what may,” Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis said addressing lawmakers.
