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Karolos Papoulias (Greek: Κάρολος Παπούλιας Greek pronunciation: [ˈkarolos paˈpuʎas]; 4 June 1929 – 26 December 2021) was a Greek politician who served as the president of Greece from 2005 to 2015.
President: Karolos Papoulias: Prime Minister: George Papandreou: Minister for Justice, Transparency and Human Rights; In office 7 October 2009 – 17 June 2011: President: Karolos Papoulias: Prime Minister: George Papandreou: Personal details; Born: 1956 Thessaloniki, Greece: Political party: KIDISO (2015–present) DIMAR (2013–2014) KOISY ...
An indirect presidential election was held in Greece on 3 February 2010. Incumbent President Karolos Papoulias was nominated by the ruling PASOK party (160 seats) and secured the support of the main opposition party, New Democracy (91 seats), as well as that of the smaller LAOS (15 seats).
An indirect election for the position of President of the Hellenic Republic was held by the Hellenic Parliament on 8 February 2005.. Running unopposed, veteran PASOK politician and former Foreign Minister of Greece Karolos Papoulias was elected on the first ballot with the record number of 279 votes, with 163 MPs of the ruling New Democracy party, 114 MPs of PASOK and two independent MPs ...
It has a population of 45 people (2021) and is the birthplace of former Greek President Karolos Papoulias. The village was renamed after the Monastery of Panagia Molyvdoskepastos . References
He remained in office until 2 March 2005, when he was succeeded by Karolos Papoulias. [1] As a President he was known for his low-key profile, unifying approach to current and international affairs, and gentlemanly behaviour. During his presidency, he was consistently the most popular public figure in Greece. [3] [4] [5]
On 29 December 2014, after failing to elect a presidential candidate in the third round of voting with the required 180 votes, [1] prime minister Samaras asked incumbent president Karolos Papoulias to dissolve the parliament.
Pikrammenos served as president of Greece's Council of State, and was due to retire in 2012. [7] He was appointed caretaker prime minister by President Karolos Papoulias on 16 May 2012, [8] following the failure to form a government after the 6 May general elections. He led a government of technocrats in the run-up of the 17 June elections. [9]