Samaras

Revision of civil code means Greece becomes the 37st country in the world to recognize marriage by two people of the same gender

"The overwhelming majority of society has a crystallized opinion on this matter, and I will express my position when the time comes in Parliament," the former premier and ND president said.

Specifically, 262 MPs voted in favor, with ND MPs joined by opposition deputies from SYRIZA, PASOK, KKE and New Left parties. Deputies of the right-of-center Elliniki Lysi (Hellenic Solution), Niki and Spartiates parties voted against.

The draft bill would allow illegal migrants residing in Greece to become legal residents after three years instead of current five