The proposal by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the New Democracy MPs regarding the revision of provisions of the Constitution, in accordance with Article 110 of the Constitution and Article 119 of the Rules of Procedure of the Hellenic Parliament.
Next Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Speaker of the House, Nikitas Kaklamanis, will announce the formation of the planned Constitutional Revision Committee, which will have 42 members and is expected to have a cross-party leadership. At the same session, a two-month deadline will be set for the submission of the Constitutional Revision Committee’s report.
According to Article 110 of the Constitution:
1. The provisions of the Constitution are subject to revision, with the exception of those that establish the basis and form of the political system as a Presidential Parliamentary Republic, as well as the provisions of Article 2, paragraph 1; Article 4, paragraphs 1, 4, and 7; Article 5, paragraphs 1 and 3; Article 13, paragraph 1; and Article 26.
2. The need to amend the Constitution is established by a resolution of the Parliament, adopted following a proposal by at least 50 members of Parliament, by a majority of three-fifths of the total number of its members in two votes held at least one month apart. This resolution shall specifically identify the provisions to be revised.
3. Once the revision has been approved by the Parliament, the next Parliament, during its first session, shall decide by an absolute majority of its total number of members on the provisions to be revised.
4. If a proposal to amend the Constitution receives a majority of the total number of members of Parliament, but not a three-fifths majority, in accordance with paragraph 2, the next Parliament, during its first session, may decide on the provisions to be amended by a three-fifths majority of its total number of members.
5. Any amendment to the provisions of the Constitution that is passed shall be published in the Government Gazette within ten days after it is passed by the Parliament and shall enter into force by a specialresolution.
6. The Constitution may not be amended until five years have elapsed since the completion of the previous amendment.
