President of Greece The former speaker of the parliament, candidate was elected From the ruling party “New Democracy” Konstantinos Tasulas – In the fourth round of voting in parliament he scored 160 votes out of 300to win in the fourth round, there were enough 151 votes.
Konstantinos Tasulas received support from 156 deputies Parties New democracybypassing the former prime minister Antonis Samaras and independent deputies Mariosa Salmas, Pavlos Sarakis And Harisa Katsvardas.
Solution “New left “ refrain from voting reduced the number of votes for Luke Katzeli to 29 (26 from Siriza and 3 independent: Athena Lina, Ariti Papaioanna, Yannis Sarakiotis) compared to 34 voiceswho received the proposed from Harilau Trikupi Tasos Yannitsis (31 from Paso and 3 independent: Petros Papas, Rania Truskia, Baran Baran).
During the vote, when the chairman “Sail of Freedom” Zoe Constantopulus was called for voting, instead of the name of the candidate or “I am present”She raised her fist and said: “No concealment”(because of the situation with concealment of data on the railway disaster in Tempe) .
Then she left the hall, climbing the steps to the places, which are usually occupied by officials (to the right of the rostrum of the plenary meeting) and went through the exit of the presidium, along with the deputies “Sail of Freedom” Karageorgapulu And Kefalo.
The inauguration of the new president of the republic in front of members of the national representation will be held March 13, 2025when the term of office of the outgoing president expires Katerina Sakellaropulu.
Statement of Konstantinos Tasulas
Konstantinos Tasulas In his first statement, after an election to the post of president of the republic, he spoke of great honor and responsibility.
He called on to “National efforts and social cohesion”.
“Greece and Greeks require national security, prosperity, civil protection and justice, as we clearly and reasonably see today”– added the elected president of the republic.
He also emphasized that, despite international shocks, “The line remains solid: strengthening the defense and diplomatic potential, as well as social cohesion in EU“.
In an atmosphere of unity, he called to “Regardless of individual disagreements, the invisible thread that unites us was not torn.”
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