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Executive branch Greece, in 35 editions.
The entry for Greece published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Konstantinos KARAMANLIS (since 5 May 1990); -
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Konstantinos MITSOTAKIS (since 11 April 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 8 April 1990 (next to be held April 1994);
- results - ND 46.89%, PASOK 38.62%, Left Alliance 10.27%, PASOK/Left Alliance 1.02%, Ecologist-Alternative List 0.77%, DEANA 0.67%, Muslim independents 0.5%;
- seats - (300 total) ND 150, PASOK 123, Left Alliance 19, PASOK-Left Alliance 4, Muslim independents 2, DEANA 1, Ecologist-Alternative List 1;
- note - one DEANA deputy joined ND in July, giving ND 151 seats;
- in November, a special electoral court ruled in favor of ND on a contested seat, at PASOK'S expense;
- PASOK and the Left Alliance divided their four joint mandates evenly, and the seven KKE deputies split off from the Left Alliance;
- new
- configuration:
- ND 152, PASOK 124, Left Alliance 14, KKE 7, others unchanged
- President:
- last held 4 May 1990 (next to be held May 1995); results - Konstantinos KARAMANLIS was elected by Parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Konstantinos KARAMANLIS (since 5 May 1990); -
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Konstantinos MITSOTAKIS (since 11 April 1990)
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 8 April 1990 (next to be held April 1994); results - ND 46.89%,
PASOK 38.62%, Left Alliance 10.27%, PASOK/Left Alliance 1.02%,
Ecologist-Alternative List 0.77%, DEANA 0.67%, Muslim independents 0.5%;
seats - (300 total) ND 150, PASOK 123, Left Alliance 19, PASOK-Left Alliance
4, Muslim independents 2, DEANA 1, Ecologist-Alternative List 1; note - one
DEANA deputy joined ND in July, giving ND 151 seats; in November, a special
electoral court ruled in favor of ND on a contested seat, at PASOK'S
expense; PASOK and the Left Alliance divided their four joint mandates
evenly, and the seven KKE deputies split off from the Left Alliance; new
configuration: ND 152, PASOK 124, Left Alliance 14, KKE 7, others unchanged
President:
last held 4 May 1990 (next to be held May 1995); results - Konstantinos
KARAMANLIS was elected by Parliament
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 4 May 1990 (next to be held May 1995); results - Konstantinos KARAMANLIS was elected by Parliament
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 8 April 1990 (next must be held by May 1994);
- results - ND 46.89%, PASOK 38.62%, Left Alliance 10.27%, PASOK/Left Alliance 1.02%, Ecologist-Alternative List 0.77%, DIANA 0.67%, Muslim independents 0.5%;
- seats - (300 total) ND 150, PASOK 123, Left Alliance 19, PASOK-Left Alliance 4, Muslim independents 2, DEANA 1, Ecologist-Alternative List 1
note: deputies shifting from one party to another and the dissolution of party coalitions have resulted in the following seating arrangement: ND 152, PASOK 124, Left Alliance 14, KKE 7, Muslim deputies 2, Ecologist-Alternative List 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Konstantinos KARAMANLIS (since 5 May 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Konstantinos MITSOTAKIS (since 11 April 1990)
president, prime minister, Cabinet President:
Chief of State:President Konstantinos KARAMANLIS (since 5 last held 4 May 1990); 1990 (next to be held May 1995); results -
Head of Government:
Prime MinisterMITSOTAKIS (since 11 April 1990)
KARAMANLIS was elected by Parliament
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 8 April 1990 (next to must be held April by May 1994); results - ND 46.89%,
PASOK 38.62%, Left Alliance 10.27%, PASOK/Left Alliance 1.02%,
Ecologist-Alternative List 0.77%, DEANA DIANA 0.67%, Muslim independents 0.5%;
seats - (300 total) ND 150, PASOK 123, Left Alliance 19, PASOK-Left Alliance
4, Muslim independents 2, DEANA 1, Ecologist-Alternative List 1; note - one 1
DEANA deputy joined ND in July, giving ND 151 seats; in November, a special
electoral court ruled in favor of ND on a contested seat, at PASOK'Sexpense; PASOK and the Left Alliance divided their four joint mandates note:evenly, and the seven KKE deputies split off shifting from one party to another and the Left Alliance; new dissolution of partyconfiguration: coalitions have resulted in the following seating arrangement: ND 152, PASOK
124, Left Alliance 14, KKE 7, others unchanged Muslim deputies 2, Ecologist-Alternative ListPresident: 1last held 4 May 1990 (next to be held May 1995); results - Konstantinos president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Konstantinos KARAMANLIS was elected by Parliament (since 5 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Konstantinos MITSOTAKIS (since 11 April 1990)
The entry for Greece did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Konstantinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995) election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA 2000);
- results - Konstantinos STEPHANOPOULOS was elected by Parliament
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andreas PAPANDREOU (since 10 October 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Konstantinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since
10 March 1995) election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA
2000); results - Konstantinos STEPHANOPOULOS was elected by Parliament
head of government: Prime Minister Andreas PAPANDREOU (since 10
October 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president on recommendation of the
prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995) was elected for a five-year term by Parliament;
- election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA 2000);
- results - Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS was elected by Parliament head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996) was appointed by the president cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
chief of state: President Konstantinos Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (sinceKonstantinos Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS was elected by ParliamentAndreas PAPANDREOU Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 1019 January 1996) was appointed by the president cabinet:
October 1993)Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president on recommendation of the
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Chamber of Deputies for a five-year term;
- election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA March 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected president; percent of Chamber of Deputies vote - NA
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since
10 March 1995) was elected for a five-year term by Parliament; election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA 2000); results - Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS was elected by Parliament
head of government: government : Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19
January 1996) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president on the recommendation of
the prime minister
elections: president elected by Chamber of Deputies for a five-year
term; election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA March
2000); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected president;
percent of Chamber of Deputies vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Chamber of Deputies for a five-year term;
- election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA March 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected president; percent of Chamber of Deputies vote-NA
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since
10 March 1995)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19
January 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of
the prime minister
elections: president elected by Chamber of Deputies for a five-year
term; election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA March
2000); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected president;
percent of Chamber of Deputies vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA March 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected president; percent of Parliament vote--NA
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since
(since 10 March 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19
January 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of
the prime minister
elections: president elected by Chamber of Deputies Parliament for a five-year
election last held 10 March 1995 (next to be held by NA March
prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected president;
percent of Chamber of Deputies vote-NA Parliament vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 February 2000 (next to be held by NA March 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected president; percent of Parliament vote - 90%
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;10 March 1995 8 February 2000 (next to be held by NA March 2000);2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS elected reelected president;vote--NA vote - 90%
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995) head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 February 2000 (next to be held by NA March 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected president;
- percent of Parliament vote - 90%
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 February 2000 (next to be held by NA February 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election results:
- Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected president; percent of Parliament vote - 90%
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995) head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term; election last held 8 February 2000 (next to be held by NA March February 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected president; percent of Parliament vote - 90%
- chief of state:
- President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 February 2000 (next to be held by February 2005);
- according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms;
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected president; percent of Parliament vote - 90%
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS (since 10 March 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term; election last held 8 February 2000 (next to be held by NA February 2005); prime minister appointed by according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms; president
headgovernment: Prime Minister Konstandinos SIMITIS (since 19 January 1996) the
cabinet: Cabinet appointed bypresident on the recommendation party securing plurality of the vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected president; percent of Parliament vote - 90%
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010);
- according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms;
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parlimentary votes, 279 out of 300
chief of state: President Konstandinos (Kostis) STEPHANOPOULOS Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 10 12 March 1995) 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by Parliament parliament for a five-year term; election last held 8 February 2000 2005 (next to be held by February 2005); 2010); according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms; president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results: Konstandinos STEPHANOPOULOS reelected Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; percent number of Parliament vote - 90% parlimentary votes, 279 out of 300
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos (Kostas) KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010);
- according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms;
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parlimentary votes, 279 out of 300
chief of state: President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos (Kostas) KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by parliament for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010); according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms; president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results: Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parlimentary votes, 279 out of 300
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Konstandinos (Kostas) KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010);
- according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms;
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parliamentary votes, 279 out of 300
chief of state: President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Konstandinos (Kostas) KARAMANLIS (since 7 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010); according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms; president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results: Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parlimentary parliamentary votes, 279 out of 300
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Yeoryios PAPANDREOU (since 6 October 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010);
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parliamentary votes, 279 out of 300
chief of state:
President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Konstandinos (Kostas) KARAMANLIS Yeoryios PAPANDREOU (since 7 March 2004) 6 October 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections:
president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 February 2005 (next to be held by February 2010); according to the Greek Constitution, presidents may only serve two terms; president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results:
Karolos PAPOULIAS elected president; number of parliamentary votes, 279 out of 300
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Georgios Andreas PAPANDREOU (since 6 October 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015);
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, 266 out of 300
chief of state:
President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Yeoryios Georgios Andreas PAPANDREOU (since 6 October 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 on 3 February 2005 2010 (next to be held by February 2010); 2015); president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results:
Karolos PAPOULIAS elected reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, 279 266 out of 300
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Lukas PAPADEMOS(since 10 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015);
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, 266 out of 300
chief of state:
President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government:
Interim Prime Minister Georgios Andreas PAPANDREOU (since 6 October 2009) Lukas PAPADEMOS(since 10 November 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015); president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results:
Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, 266 out of 300
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonis SAMARAS (since 20 June 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015);
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, 266 out of 300
chief of state:
President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government:Interim Prime Minister Lukas PAPADEMOS(since 10 November 2011) Antonis SAMARAS (since 20 June 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015); president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results:
Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, 266 out of 300
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Antonis SAMARAS (since 20 June 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015);
- president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
- election results:
- Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes - 266 out of 300
chief of state:
President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Antonis SAMARAS (since 20 June 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 February 2010 (next to be held by February 2015); president appoints leader of the party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government
election results:
Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes, votes - 266 out of 300
- chief of state:
- President Karolos PAPOULIAS (since 12 March 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alexis TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015);
- note - Vassiliki THANOU-CHRISTOPHILOU served as Interim Prime Minister beginning on 27 August 2015 after the resignation of Alexis TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015;
- she was Greece's first female prime minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
- Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state:
head of government:Antonis SAMARAS Alexis TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015); note - Vassiliki THANOU-CHRISTOPHILOU served as Interim Prime Minister beginning on 27 August 2015 after the resignation of Alexis TSIPRAS on 20 June 2012) August 2015; she was Greece's first female prime minister
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by
elections:parliament Hellenic Parliament for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 18 February 2010 2015 (next to be held by February 2015); 2020); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party securing plurality of vote in election to become prime minister and form a government the Hellenic Parliament
election results:
Karolos PAPOULIAS reelected president; number of parliamentary votes266 out 233 of 300 votes
- chief of state:
- President Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alexis TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015);
- note - Vassiliki THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 after the resignation of Alexis TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015;
- she was Greece's first female prime minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
- Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state: President Karolos PAPOULIAS Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (since 12 13 March 2005) 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Alexis TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015); note - Vassiliki THANOU-CHRISTOPHILOU THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as Interim Prime Minister interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 after the resignation of Alexis TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015; she was Greece's first female prime minister
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results: Prokopis Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
- chief of state:
- President Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alexios TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015);
- note - Vassiliki THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 after the resignation of Alexios TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015;
- she was Greece's first female prime minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
- Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state: President Prokopis Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Alexis Alexios TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015); note - Vassiliki THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 after the resignation of Alexis Alexios TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015; she was Greece's first female prime minister
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results: Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
- chief of state:
- President Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alexios TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015);
- note - Vasiliki THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 for less than a month after the resignation of Alexios TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015;
- she was Greece's first female prime minister;
- before the brief interregnum, Alexios TSIPRAS had served as prime minister since 26 January 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
- Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state: President Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Alexios TSIPRAS (since 21 September 2015); note - Vassiliki Vasiliki THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 for less than a month after the resignation of Alexios TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015; she was Greece's first female prime minister; before the brief interregnum, Alexios TSIPRAS had served as prime minister since 26 January 2015
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results: Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
- chief of state:
- President Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 8 July 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
- Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state: President Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS (since 13 March 2015)
head of government: Prime Minister Alexios TSIPRAS Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 21 September 2015); note - Vasiliki THANOU-CHRISTOFILOU served as interim prime minister beginning on 27 August 2015 for less than a month after the resignation of Alexios TSIPRAS on 20 August 2015; she was Greece's first female prime minister; before the brief interregnum, Alexios TSIPRAS had served as prime minister since 26 January 2015 8 July 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 18 February 2015 (next to be held by February 2020); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results: Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU (since 13 March 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 8 July 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
- Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president
chief of state: President Prokopios (Prokopis) PAVLOPOULOS Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU (since 13 March 2015) 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 8 July 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 18 February 2015 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2020); 2025); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results: Prokopios PAVLOPOULOS (ND) Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 233 261 of 300 votes votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president
- chief of state:
- President Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU (since 13 March 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 8 July 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president
2015: Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state: President Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU (since 13 March 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 8 July 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results: 2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president
2015: Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
The same text in 2023 and 2024.
- chief of state:
- President Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU (since 13 March 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 26 June 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- election results:
2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president
2015: Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
chief of state: President Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU (since 13 March 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 8 July 2019) 26 June 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
election results:
2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president
2015: Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 233 of 300 votes
- chief of state:
- President Konstantinos TASOULAS (since 13 March 2025)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 26 June 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
- most recent election date:
- 12 February 2025
- election results:
2025: Konstantinos TASOULAS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 160 of 300 votes
2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 261 of 300 votes
- expected date of next election:
- 2030
chief of state: President Ekaterini SAKELLAROPOULOU Konstantinos TASOULAS (since 13 March 2020) 2025)
head of government: Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS (since 26 June 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president elected by Hellenic Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 January 2020 (next to be held by February 2025); president appoints as prime minister the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Hellenic Parliament
most recent election date: 12 February 2025
election results:2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) 2025: Konstantinos TASOULAS (ND) elected president by Parliament - 261 160 of 300 votes; note - SAKELLAROPOULOU is Greece's first woman president votes2015: Prokopis PAVLOPOULOS (ND) 2020: Katerina SAKELLAROPOULOU (independent) elected president by Parliament - 233 261 of 300 votes
expected date of next election: 2030
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