Greek Parliament passes ex-pats expats voting bill with vast majority

The Parliament approved with a broad majority late on Wednesday a bill that allows Greeks of the diaspora to exercise their voting rights from their place of residence.

Of a total of 296 deputies present, 288 voted in favour, seven voted against and one voted “present.”

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Greek Parliament passes ex-pats expats voting bill with vast majority

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