Budget discussion in empty parliament: Less than 10 MPs and 53 students

The images of total contempt of the Greek parliament continue as MPs keep ignoring the discussion of the bills. It is indicative that the plenary which will debate the state budget for 2014, the top parliamentary procedure in Greece, contains fewer than 10 MPs, scattered on the benches because they simply await their turn to speak; a daunting picture for the 53 visiting students currently in the hall to "admire" the crucial bill.

It should be reminded that it is not the first time Greek MPs scorn the parliamentary procedures as a similar situation unfolded during the debate on the motion of censure against the government tabled by the Opposition.