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Greece is the cradle of Western civilization: arguably, democracy was born there. And Classical Greece's contribution to Western culture and science is difficult to underestimate.  It is remarkable that all this influence did not entail any kind of violence or imperialism. Therefore, Greece has a great interest (at least in a symbolic way) for the Western world.

Next year (in Spring, I think) Greece will hold nomination for presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that that nomination may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the Government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament in the first or second rounds of voting or at least 3/5 in a final round). **It is my understanding that Independent Greeks (17 seats in the Parliament) and 15 "lawmakers" (who are they?) will be the key members to decide whether or not there is new President of the Republic, and thereby, general elections in 2015. Is this right? How likely is the candidate does not receive enough votes? **

Note that Syriza won in the past elections for the European Parliament, so that it would not be unlikely that this party replace the conservative party that currently supports the Government. Syriza is a somewhat new left-wing party. On their left there is a communist party. Some right-wing European parties/people say that they are extreme left-wing (I am not saying this is my opinion). If Syriza reached the Government, it would be a big event in Europe, at least in a symbolic way. It would mean the first breaking of a de facto two-party political system in many countries of Southern Europe.

Side note: I am not Greek, nor have I ever lived in Greece.

Next year (in spring, I think) Greece will hold elections for the Presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that this may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament in the first or second rounds of voting or at least 3/5 in a final round).

It is my understanding that Independent Greeks (17 seats in the parliament) and 15 "lawmakers" (who are they?) will be the key members to decide whether or not there is new President of the Republic, and thereby, general elections in 2015. Is this right? How likely is the candidate does not receive enough votes?

Note that SYRIZA won in the past elections for the European Parliament, so that it would not be unlikely that this party replace the conservative party that currently supports the government.

Greece is the cradle of Western civilization: arguably, democracy was born there. And Classical Greece's contribution to Western culture and science is difficult to underestimate.  It is remarkable that all this influence did not entail any kind of violence or imperialism. Therefore, Greece has a great interest (at least in a symbolic way) for the Western world.

Next year (in Spring, I think) Greece will hold nomination for presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that that nomination may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the Government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament in the first or second rounds of voting or at least 3/5 in a final round). How likely is it? It is my understanding that Independent Greeks (17 seats in the Parliament) and 15 "lawmakers" (who are they?) will be the key members to decide whether or not there is new President of the Republic, and thereby, general elections in 2015. Is this right?

Note that Syriza won in the past elections for the European Parliament, so that it would not be unlikely that this party replace the conservative party that currently supports the Government. Syriza is a somewhat new left-wing party. On their left there is a communist party. Some right-wing European parties/people say that they are extreme left-wing (I am not saying this is my opinion). If Syriza reached the Government, it would be a big event in Europe, at least in a symbolic way. It would mean the first breaking of a de facto two-party political system in many countries of Southern Europe.

Side note: I am not Greek, nor do I have ever lived in Greece.

Greece is the cradle of Western civilization: arguably, democracy was born there. And Classical Greece's contribution to Western culture and science is difficult to underestimate.  It is remarkable that all this influence did not entail any kind of violence or imperialism. Therefore, Greece has a great interest (at least in a symbolic way) for the Western world.

Next year (in Spring, I think) Greece will hold nomination for presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that that nomination may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the Government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament in the first or second rounds of voting or at least 3/5 in a final round). **It is my understanding that Independent Greeks (17 seats in the Parliament) and 15 "lawmakers" (who are they?) will be the key members to decide whether or not there is new President of the Republic, and thereby, general elections in 2015. Is this right? How likely is the candidate does not receive enough votes? **

Note that Syriza won in the past elections for the European Parliament, so that it would not be unlikely that this party replace the conservative party that currently supports the Government. Syriza is a somewhat new left-wing party. On their left there is a communist party. Some right-wing European parties/people say that they are extreme left-wing (I am not saying this is my opinion). If Syriza reached the Government, it would be a big event in Europe, at least in a symbolic way. It would mean the first breaking of a de facto two-party political system in many countries of Southern Europe.

Side note: I am not Greek, nor have I ever lived in Greece.

Greece is the cradle of Western civilization: arguably, democracy was born there. And Classical Greece's contribution to Western culture and science is difficult to underestimate.  It is remarkable that all this influence did not entail any kind of violence or imperialism. Therefore, Greece has a great interest (at least in a symbolic way) for the Western world.

Next year (in Spring, I think) Greece will hold nomination for presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that that nomination may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the Government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament in the first or second rounds of voting or at least 3/5 in a final round). How likely is it? It is my understanding that Independent Greeks (17 seats in the Parliament) and 15 "lawmakers" (who are they?) will be the key members to decide whether or not there is new President of the Republic, and thereby, new general elections. Is this right?

Note that Syriza won in the past elections for the European Parliament, so that it would not be unlikely that this party replace the conservative party that currently supports the Government. Syriza is a somewhat new left-wing party. On their left there is a communist party. Some right-wing European parties/people say that they are extreme left-wing (I am not saying this is my opinion). If Syriza reached the Government, it would be a big event in Europe, at least in a symbolic way. It would mean the first breaking of a de facto two-party political system in many countries of Southern Europe.

Side note: I am not Greek, nor do I have ever lived in Greece.

Greece is the cradle of Western civilization: arguably, democracy was born there. And Classical Greece's contribution to Western culture and science is difficult to underestimate.  It is remarkable that all this influence did not entail any kind of violence or imperialism. Therefore, Greece has a great interest (at least in a symbolic way) for the Western world.

Next year (in Spring, I think) Greece will hold nomination for presidency of the Republic. It is my understanding that that nomination may lead to general elections if the candidate for President of the Republic put forward by the Government does not receive enough support from the Parliament (at least 2/3 of the Parliament in the first or second rounds of voting or at least 3/5 in a final round). How likely is it? It is my understanding that Independent Greeks (17 seats in the Parliament) and 15 "lawmakers" (who are they?) will be the key members to decide whether or not there is new President of the Republic, and thereby, general elections in 2015. Is this right?

Note that Syriza won in the past elections for the European Parliament, so that it would not be unlikely that this party replace the conservative party that currently supports the Government. Syriza is a somewhat new left-wing party. On their left there is a communist party. Some right-wing European parties/people say that they are extreme left-wing (I am not saying this is my opinion). If Syriza reached the Government, it would be a big event in Europe, at least in a symbolic way. It would mean the first breaking of a de facto two-party political system in many countries of Southern Europe.

Side note: I am not Greek, nor do I have ever lived in Greece.