ATHENS—Greece is considering bringing forward its presidential elections next year by more than a month in a bid to ease concerns among international creditors over political uncertainty facing the country, two party officials said Friday.
The officials, from the two parties forming the coalition government, said the vote could be held straight after the Christmas break if Greece is unable to overcome a deadlock with international creditors over reforms needed to secure future funding.
“We are considering carrying out the presidential elections after Christmas,” a senior official from the ruling New Democracy party said. “We are in a vicious circle. As long as there is political uncertainty, our lenders are going to demand even harsher measures; the harsher the measures are, the bigger the political uncertainty will be.”
By March, the Greek parliament needs to elect a new president by a majority of at least 180 votes, out of a total of 300.
Πηγη: http://online.wsj.com/articles/greece-considers-bringing-forward-presidential-elections-in-2015-1417795381
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