Greek prime minister aiming for outright victory in second vote

“I intend to return the exploratory mandate to you this afternoon, so that we can proceed to new elections,” Mr Mitsotakis told President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, after she formally offered him the opportunity to form a coalition. “I believe that the country needs a strong and stable government today, with a four-year term prospect, and the sooner this issue is closed, the better it will be for the country.

Mr Mitsotakis has said his sights are set on the second ballot, which will take place under a system of semi-proportional representation, with a sliding scale seat bonus, increasing the chances of an outright win for his party. All parties are eligible to run again. “I understand that there is no scope for convergences or collaboration,” PASOK spokesman Dimitris Mantzos told state broadcaster ERT on Monday. “I think we can proceed to the second elections.”

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