Diamanto Manolakou facts for kids

Diamanto Manolakou (born on March 1, 1959, in Piraeus, Greece) is a Greek politician. She has served in important roles both in Europe and in Greece. She is known for her long career in the Hellenic Parliament, which is Greece's main law-making body.

Who is Diamanto Manolakou?

Diamanto Manolakou is a dedicated politician from Greece. She was born in Piraeus, a large port city. Throughout her career, she has been a member of the Communist Party of Greece. This party is one of the oldest political parties in Greece.

Her Time in Europe

In 2004, Diamanto Manolakou was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). This means she represented Greece in the European Parliament. The European Parliament is a big group of elected officials from countries across Europe. They work together to make laws for the entire European Union.

While she was an MEP, she was part of a group called the European United Left–Nordic Green Left. She served as an MEP until June 5, 2008. At that time, she decided to resign from her European role. She did this to take a seat in the Greek Parliament instead.

Serving in the Greek Parliament

After leaving the European Parliament, Diamanto Manolakou became a member of the Hellenic Parliament. This is where laws are made for Greece itself. She took over a seat that was previously held by another politician, Elpida Pantelaki.

She has been re-elected to the Hellenic Parliament many times. Her re-election years include 2009, May 2012, June 2012, January 2015, September 2015, 2019, May 2023, and June 2023. This shows that she has been a consistent and active voice in Greek politics for many years.

External links

• Terms of office of Diamanto Manolakou at the Hellenic Parliament
• Personal profile of Diamanto Manolakou in the European Parliament's database of members