Prokopis Pavlopoulos
President of Greece and lawyer
Born
July 10th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the President of Greece from 2015 to 2020, following a long career in politics and law. Previously held the position of Minister for the Interior, focusing on administrative and internal affairs. Demonstrated commitment to public service and constitutional law throughout a distinguished legal career. Contributed to discussions on European integration and national policies.
Served as President of Greece from 2015 to 2020
Held the role of Minister for the Interior
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