Greece approves 2026 state budget after five-day debate

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Greek Parliament approved the 2026 state budget late Tuesday following a five-day debate that concluded with speeches by party leaders and an electronic roll-call vote.

Of the 295 lawmakers present, 159 voted in favour and 136 against.

Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis said the process unfolded over five plenary sessions lasting a total of 66 hours, with 250 speakers participating, including government ministers, party leaders and MPs.

Kaklamanis noted that procedural changes allowed the debate to conclude by 8 pm, despite a 25 per cent increase in speaking time and doubled allocations for political leaders and the prime minister.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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