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European Parliamentary Elections: Information for Greeks Resident abroad

“Greek citizens who have their residence in the other 26 countries of the European Union and Greeks who happen to be in another Member State of the European Union on Election Day are entitled to participate in the election process in Greece in parallel with Greek voters throughout the Greek State. These results will be incorporated into the general voting results achieved in the Greek State overall. […]

The Election Day for Greek voters who have their residence in the Member States of the EU will take place Saturday 24th May 2014. During voting they are obliged to present to the returning board their ID card or passport or driving-licence or health booklet which, should be issued from the competent Hellenic authorities. […]

Buildings belonging to Greek Embassies or Consulates, buildings of other Greek authorities or services, independent offices of Greek Christian Orthodox Churches and buildings or other premises belonging to Greek communities, associations or other Greek organizations may be used as polling stations (to be decided on by the Minister of Interior), which will form electoral departments. Én case these buildings are inadequate to meet election needs, buildings belonging to the EU Member State may be used. The number of electoral departments (to be decided on by the Minister of Interior), which will be established for each Embassy or Consulate depends on the number of voters stating their intention to vote in that area based on the statements submitted. ”