Giorgos Koumoutsakos

Greek politician and politician leader

Giorgos Koumoutsakos - Greek politician and politician leader
Born

September 17th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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A Greek politician with a background in law and international relations. Served as a member of the Hellenic Parliament representing New Democracy. Worked as a Greek government spokesperson for foreign affairs and held various positions within the government. Played a significant role in addressing migration policies and European Union affairs.

Served as a member of the Hellenic Parliament

Worked as a government spokesperson for foreign affairs

Contributed to migration policy discussions

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