A new local government code in Greece, which aims to determine elected officials in a single round of voting, is progressing rapidly through the parliamentary process. The code is scheduled for review by the relevant parliamentary committee next week. If approved, it will then be presented to the full Parliament for a vote before the end of the month. This legislation seeks to streamline the election of local authorities, potentially concluding the process in one voting round rather than a runoff. The swift timeline suggests a strong governmental push for its implementation. Passage would significantly alter the procedures for selecting local government leaders across the country. The code’s details are currently under scrutiny by lawmakers.