Introduction
A Greek court has removed three far-right lawmakers from parliament due to voter deception in the June 2023 national elections.Context
The ruling was reported by the semi-official Athens News Agency and a legal source. As a result, the total number of lawmakers in parliament will decrease from 300 to 297, lowering the requirement for an absolute majority to 149 votes.Developments
The three lawmakers were elected as representatives of a far-right party. However, the election court determined that the party was being influenced by a politician currently serving jail time for his role in a banned far-right organization. According to Greek law, political parties cannot participate in elections if their actual leaders have been convicted of severe crimes, including treason, spying, or involvement in criminal organizations.The court also stated that a repeat election is unnecessary, as reported by the Athens News Agency. The conservative government in Greece maintains support from 155 members of parliament.