Greek Presidential Election Stalemate Continues With Third Vote Failure

Greek lawmakers concluded a third round of presidential voting on Thursday, failing to elect a new president as none of the candidates secured the required 180 votes. Ruling New Democracy's nominee, Constantine Tassoulas, received 160 votes, maintaining the same tally from previous rounds, while other candidates garnered significantly fewer votes. As political tensions rise, opposition leader Socratis Famellos has called for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reconsider Tassoulas’ candidacy, citing a disconnect with the public and suggesting alternative candidates could offer greater support. A fourth round is scheduled for February 12, where only an absolute majority of 151 votes will be needed to win. The ongoing political turmoil is further compounded by public outrage related to the recent Tempi train disaster and accusations against the ruling party. The current situation reflects deepening divisions within the Greek parliament and society, raising questions about the future of governance in the country.