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Apostolos Kaklamanis
Απόστολος Κακλαμάνης
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Kaklamanis in 2008
Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament
In office
22 October 1993 – 19 March 2004
President Konstantinos Karamanlis
Konstantinos Stephanopoulos
Preceded by Athanasios Tsaldaris [el]
Succeeded by Anna Benaki-Psarouda
Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs
In office
9 May 1988 – 22 June 1988
Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou
Preceded by Antonis Tritsis
Succeeded by George Papandreou
In office
5 July 1982 – 25 April 1986
Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou
Preceded by Eleftherios Veryvakis
Succeeded by Antonis Tritsis
Minister of Justice
In office
25 April 1986 – 5 February 1987
Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou
Preceded by Georgios-Alexandros Mangakis [el]
Succeeded by Eleftherios Veryvakis
Personal details
Born (1936-09-07) 7 September 1936 (age 88)
Lefkada, Greece
Political party Panhellenic Socialist Movement
Alma mater University of Athens
Website Official website: http://www.apkaklamanis.gr/

Apostolos Kaklamanis (Greek: Απόστολος Κακλαμάνης) is a well-known Greek politician. He was born on September 7, 1936. He has been an important member of the Greek Parliament for many years. He belongs to the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) political party.

Who is Apostolos Kaklamanis?

Apostolos Kaklamanis is a respected figure in Greek politics. He has served his country in various important roles. He is known for his long career as a member of parliament. He represented the Athens B area.

His Long Journey in Politics

Mr. Kaklamanis began his political journey a long time ago. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1974. An MP is someone chosen by citizens to represent them in the country's parliament. The Greek Parliament is where laws are made and important decisions for the country are discussed.

  • He was elected in every general election since 1974. This shows how much people trusted him.
  • He served continuously as an MP for many decades.

Important Roles He Held

Throughout his career, Apostolos Kaklamanis held several key positions in the Greek government. These roles allowed him to help shape policies and laws for Greece.

Serving as a Minister

He served as a minister in different government departments. A minister is in charge of a specific area, like education or health.

  • Minister of Employment: He worked on issues related to jobs and workers' rights.
  • Minister for National Education and Religious Affairs: This role involved overseeing schools, universities, and religious matters.
  • Minister for Justice: He was responsible for the country's legal system and courts.
  • Minister for Research and Technology: He supported new discoveries and technological advancements.
  • Minister for Health and Social Solidarity: This role focused on public health and helping people in need.
  • Deputy Minister to the Presidency: He also served as a deputy minister, assisting the President.

Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament

One of his most important roles was being the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament. He held this position for over ten years, from October 22, 1993, to March 19, 2004.

  • The Speaker is like the leader of the parliament's meetings.
  • They make sure debates are fair and rules are followed.
  • It's a very important job for the smooth running of the country's government.
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