JOURNAL ARTICLE

Greece's PM Names Parliament Speaker as Candidate for President.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nikas, Sotiris; Tugwell, Paul 3 of 3

Abstract

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has chosen Constantine Tassoulas, the current speaker of the Parliament, as his nominee for the new president of Greece. Tassoulas, a close ally of the Prime Minister, must receive approval from lawmakers before assuming the role. The president of Greece holds a largely symbolic position, with responsibilities including appointing and dismissing government officials, representing the country internationally, and serving as the symbolic head of the armed forces. Mitsotakis's party, New Democracy, holds a parliamentary majority, but approval from multiple parties is typically sought for presidential appointments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182247163
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