A former Conservative minister president of Greece governed by the radical left Alexis Tsipras.
Prokopis Pavlopoulos, 64, is an old hand in politics, and especially the man of consensus that the country needs, according to the Prime Minister.
Half a surprise actually. Certainly right, man, thanks to its moderate profile maintains good relations with all levels of Greek politics.
Prokopis Pavlopoulos is a lawyer and university trained abroad, especially in France.
He entered politics very young. In 1974, he was Secretary to the President Michail Stasinopoulos during the democratic transition. Advisor to President Constantinos Karamanlis from 1990 to 1995, it will then New Democracy spokesman, parliamentary leader before becoming interior minister in the government formed by New Democracy Kostas Karamanlis from March 2004 to October 2009 .
In December 2008, Minister of Interior, will be strongly criticized after the death of a 15 year old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, killed by a police officer. These events have caused an unprecedented wave of riots, not only in Athens but in the main cities of the country.
Prokopis Pavlopoulos is ready to occupy the presidential palace for the next five years. A crucial step for the future of Greece.
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