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Structure of Parliament: Unicameral

Are there legislated quotas...

  • No for the Single/Lower House?
  • Yes at the Sub-national level?

Are there voluntary quotas...

  • Yes adopted by political parties?

Greece

(Hellenic Republic)

Single/Lower house

Vouli Ton Ellinon / Hellenic Parliament

Total seats:300
Total women:52
% women: 17%
Election year:2009
Electoral System:
Quota Type: Voluntary Political Party Quotas
Election details: IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline

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Last updated 1780-01-01

Quota at the Sub-National Level

Quota Type:Legislated Candidate Quotas
Legal sourceDetails
Quota type:
Legislated Candidate Quotas
Electoral lawAccording to Article 116.2 of the Greek Constitution (Law 2839/2000), the participation of an equal percentage of candidates on electoral lists for local and regional government will be required. The law does not include a quota for candidates to national parliament.
Legal Sanctions for Non-Compliance:
No data available
Rank order/placement rules:
No data available
No data available

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Last updated 1780-01-01

Voluntary Political Party Quotas*

No details available

Additional information

On March 18, 2004, Anna Psarouda-Benaki (ND)was elected as the Speaker of the Greek Parliament. It is the first time a woman is holding the post in Greece.
Last updated 2009-09-14

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