In the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index 2024, Greece dropped five places to 25th globally, scoring 8.07. Despite a perfect 10 in electoral processes, weaknesses in government functioning (6.79), alongside concerns over press freedom and judicial independence, dragged the country down. Northern European nations like Norway (9.81) and New Zealand (9.61) led the rankings with strong governance and civic engagement.
Tag: Electoral process
A second round of voting in Greece’s presidential election on Friday failed to elect a new president, as no candidate received the required 200 votes. Constantine Tasoulas, nominee of the ruling New Democracy party, led with 160 votes, while opposition candidates Louka Katseli and Tasos Giannitsis secured 40 and 34 votes, respectively. With no winner, a third round of voting is set for February 6, where a candidate must receive 180 votes to be elected. If unsuccessful, a final vote will determine the new president.
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