Samstag, 23 Mai 2026
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Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Wadephul (Athens, 04.05.2026)

Joint Statement by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany on the establishment of a Partnership for Strategic Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis message on World Greek Language Day (09.02.2026)

Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the unanimous decision by UNESCO to proclaim February 9th as World Greek Language Day (Uzbekistan, 12.11.2025)

Regierung und Politik

The Hellenic Government

The Third Republic (1974 – present)

The restoration of democracy in July 1974 signaled a turning point in Modern Greek political history. When the military regime that had ruled the country since 1967 collapsed, a transitional period began with the formation of a "national unity" government under Konstantinos Karamanlis, who had played a prominent role as Prime Minister during the late fifties and early sixties. Three major decisions were taken by the "national unity" government: First, to organize free parliamentary elections for the election of a constitutional assembly; second, to organize a referendum on the question of the monarchy, and third, to legalize the Communist Party (KKE), which had previously been considered illegal since its formation.

Visit the web pages of the President of the Hellenic Republic, the Prime Minister & the Vice President of the Government.

Learn more about the Greek Open Government Initiative or take a look at the Political System and Elections in Greece



Letzte Aktualisierung Friday, 27 April 2012