Three polls published over the weekend give different views of public opinion with two showing a slight lead for governing New Democracy (ND) party, and the third showing a lead by main opposition SYRIZA, while Golden Dawn (GD) remains in third place.

A health ministry bill was passed by Parliament on Wednesday amid controversy over an article on price reductions in pharmaceuticals.

Opposition parties have reacted strongly to the 2014 budget, tendered to parliament today that will be voted on 8 December.