Abstract
Each country chapter of this volume provides an overview of the national lobbying industry, taking into consideration also institutional, historical and cultural variables, and placing the analysis of lobbying and public affairs into a wider picture. A short overview of the country’s political system is given, illustrating the institutional structure, the party system or the weight of particular political actors. In order to describe the features of the lobbying industry in the country, various pieces of information are considered, such as the regulatory framework (and relative ‘flaws’), the number of professionals working in the sector, the presence of specific educational pathways (master’s degrees or courses), the presence of professional associations and, if any, of deontological charters or self-disciplinary measures. Overall, an assessment on the degree of professionalisation and development of the industry is formulated, addressing also the perception of lobbyists by the public opinion and the influence of the EU supranational level on the national environment, imagining future scenarios and trends.
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The President of the Republic, who has very limited powers, is elected by Parliament by a reinforced majority in a process that may involve up to three rounds. 200 votes out of 300 are required during the first two rounds, and 180 votes during the third round. If no candidate secures these votes, Parliament is dissolved and new elections are called. The new Parliament may then elect a President with a simple majority of 150 votes.
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The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of the Republic on the basis of a very strict procedure outlined in the constitution. The President invites the leader of the largest party to form a government, which must obtain a vote of confidence within five days. If he is unsuccessful, the leaders of the second and third party are then invited in turn. If they also fail, the President mediates for the formation of a broader coalition government. If that too fails, fresh elections are called.
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Limperis, G. (2017). Greece. In: Bitonti, A., Harris, P. (eds) Lobbying in Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-55256-3_15
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