Following a decisive election victory that saw conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis secure a second term, Greece's newly elected lawmakers were sworn in on Monday, July 3, 2023. The ceremony, steeped in religious tradition, marked the commencement of a new parliamentary session with a significantly altered political landscape.

Mitsotakis' New Democracy party dominated the June 25 elections, achieving a resounding win against the left-wing Syriza party. This landslide victory resulted in 158 seats for New Democracy compared to Syriza's 48, giving Mitsotakis a commanding majority. The election also ushered in several smaller parties from both the far-right and far-left, adding a new dimension to the Greek parliament.

A notable development in this election is the entry of three far-right parties and one far-left party, all surpassing the 3% threshold required for parliamentary representation. Among the newcomers on the right are the Spartans and the Niki party. The Spartans, securing 12 seats, are led by Vassilis Stigas and are known for their association with Ilias Kasidiaris, a jailed former member of the now-banned Golden Dawn party. Niki, a religious party led by theologian Dimitrios Natsios, secured 10 seats and gained traction due to its stance against COVID-19 vaccinations. The returning far-right party, Elliniki Lysi, led by Kyriakos Velopoulos, secured 12 seats.

On the left of the spectrum, Plefsi Eleftherias, led by former Syriza member and former parliament speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou, secured eight seats. Konstantopoulou is known for her strong personality and declared on election night that her influence far outweighs her party's relatively small seat count.

The inclusion of these fringe parties represents a significant shift in Greek politics and is expected to bring new challenges and dynamics to the parliamentary arena.