Zoe Konstantopoulou
Greek lawyer and politician
Born
December 8th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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A prominent figure in Greek politics, focused on human rights and legal reforms. Served as the President of the Hellenic Parliament from 2015 to 2016, advocating for the rights of citizens and the rule of law. She has been involved in various legal battles, particularly concerning democratic processes. Known for strong opposition to austerity measures during the Greek financial crisis.
Served as President of the Hellenic Parliament
Advocated for human rights and legal reforms
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