US EditionA veteran conservative lawmaker is sworn in as Greece’s new president
- Constantine Tassoulas was sworn in as Greece's new president on Thursday.
- Tassoulas succeeds Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the first woman to hold the office.
- His election signifies a shift from the tradition of seeking cross-party consensus.
- Tassoulas stated, 'Greece must further enhance its international standing while also striving for progress and trust within.
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Constantine Tasulas was elected president of the Hellenic Republic a month ago, after three rounds of voting and obtaining the support of 160 of the 300 deputies of the Greek Parliament. With this victory, he became the ninth person to take office since the restoration of democracy in 1974. In addition, he is the first politician who in recent years has been elected exclusively with the votes of the ruling party, without reaching the reinforced …
Tassoulas, a 65-year-old lawyer and former president of Parliament who will serve a five-year presidential term, will occupy a position that is merely ceremonial. The new head of state will succeed Katerina Sakellaropoulou, a retired judge and the first woman to hold this position. Tassoulas is a staunch conservative and his election marks a departure from the tradition of seeking consensus between parties for the Presidency. The current center-…
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