With 163 votes the Greek Palriament approved the change in the elections system, however, the government failed to collect the 200 votes that were essential according to the Constitution. In favor voted conservative New Democracy and nationalist Elliniki Lysi
This will result into the fact, that the new election system will not be possible to go into effect in the next elections.
The new law aims to abolish the previous system based on proportional representation and a bonus of 50 seat for the winning political party.
The new law would grant proportionally a bonus of seats but not in case of coalitions.
The approved law can be implemented only after the next elections.
Opposition parties SYRIZA and KINAL/PASOK had accused the government of promoting such an election system now aiming at early elections.
the government has rejected snap polls.
