Postal voting bill for diaspora takes centre stage in Greek parliament

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The Greek Parliament deliberated on a crucial postal voting bill for the Greek diaspora today, as disclosed by Interior Minister Niki Kerameus during an announcement on Sunday.

Ekathimerini shared that Minister Kerameus, who spoke on SKAI TV, provided insights into the legislation’s intricacies, shedding light on the security measures surrounding the postal voting process.

She emphasised the meticulous handling of envelopes and ballots, aiming to instil confidence in citizens regarding the integrity of the electoral system.

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Mitsotakis had discussed the introduction of postal voting in December. Photo: Amna.gr.

Under the proposed bill, citizens seeking to avail themselves of postal voting privileges will need to make their request through the dedicated platform on gov.gr.

Access to the platform requires the use of the voter’s Taxisnet credentials for authentication. Furthermore, individuals must declare their intention to submit a postal vote at least 40 days before the election day, utilising the online platform.

Upon declaration of intent, a confirmation SMS will be dispatched to the voter’s mobile phone, facilitating electronic tracking of the ballot envelope until its delivery to the specified address. To ensure the validity of their vote, citizens must accurately complete, seal, and return the envelope to the appropriate Greek authorities by June 8, a day preceding the European Elections.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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