Greece

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he leading political party), which subsequently toppled the regime. “Seeking to avert national catastrophe, the military leaders dissolved their authority and approved the creation of a civilian government under Constantine Karamanlis” (Papacosma 188). The citizens persuaded Constantine Karamanlis (founder of the Greek Radical Union) to return from exile in France to establish a government of national unity. His return was set to last until proper elections could be held. Karamanlis' newly established party, the New Democracy (ND), won elections that were held in November 1974, and he became Prime Minister. The November elections gave the New Democracy Party an astounding 54.4 per cent of the vote (Veremis 172). The New Democracy Party is extremely significant to Greece’s history because is marks the return of a Parliamentary Republic after approximately seven years of military dictatorship.
During the national elections of September 22, 1996, which were called without warning, New Democracy received 38.12% of the vote, while PASOK won the elections with 41.19% of the vo...