Greece will hold parliamentary election in spring, PM says

FILE PHOTO: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a parliamentary session before a budget vote in Athens, Greece, December 17, 2022. REUTERS/Costas Baltas

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will hold a parliamentary election in the spring, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday, confirming local media reports that the government was considering a ballot around April.

Mitsotakis' term ends in July and elections will be held under a proportional representation system, which makes it difficult for any candidate to win outright, increasing the chances of a second vote and a period of heightened political uncertainty.