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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 10-05-27
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
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[01] "Kallikratis" Plan Voted in Principle
[01] "Kallikratis" Plan Voted in Principle
Thursday, 27 May 2010 19:39
The Greek government's plan to redraw local government boundaries,
better known as "Kallikratis," was voted in principle by the House. Of
the 285 deputies present, the 160 deputies of the ruling party of PASOK
and the three independent parliamentarians, Sofia Sakorafa, Giannis
Dimaras and Vassilis Oikonomou, cast a positive ballot. The 124
opposition deputies said no, apart from independent parliamentarian
Dora Bakoyannis who voted "present."
The debate on the plan continued on Thursday, with main opposition New
Democracy President Antonis Samaras slamming the government arguing
that the "Kallikratis" plan was based upon petty party expediencies.
Interior Minister Giannis Ragousis dismissed ND's disagreement as
ostensible, further stressing that the government's plan is a huge
venture that will bring forth a radical governance model.
The debate will go on with deputies focusing on each article
separately.
Source: NET, NET 105.8, ANA/MPA
News item: 37014
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