Greece
Electoral system*: Proportional representation (with compensatory seats)
Threshold*: political parties – 3%
Frequency of Parliamentary elections: 4 years
Compulsory voting: Yes
Minimum age for voting*: 17
Minimum age for running*: 25
Quota type: Legislated quota (40%)
Percentage of women candidates*: 40%
Percentage of women elected*: 20,7%
Percentage of Members of parliament under age 30**: 1%
Voter registration: Passive
Voter turnout: 57,9%
(Parliamentary Elections, 7 July 2019)
Voting abroad: No
E-voting: No
Electoral Management Body (EMB):
VOTA Database (Venice Commission / Mexican Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary - TEPJF):
Legislation and documents of the Venice Commission in the electoral field for Greece
*Information related to Parliamentary Elections or to the lower house of the Parliament
** Source: Study about youth participation in national parliaments 2018