GENERAL INFO
■ Born in Thessaloniki.
■ Married to the economist - lawyer Eva Tsoukalidou. Father of three children.
■ Member of the Greek Parliament, District of A’ Thessaloniki, New Democracy (2019- present)
■ Supreme Court Lawyer (1992-present)
■ Author of the book "Let's change (the) city"
EDUCATION
■ Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
■ Master's Degree (LL.M) in Senior European Studies from the Legal Department
of the College of Europe in Bruges
■ Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in International Trade Relations, from SOLVAY School of Commerce, U.L.B. in Brussels
■ Fluent in English and French
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
■ Supreme Court Lawyer, Managing Partner in Kouvelas and Associates;■ Worked for the European Parliament, where he has been responsible for reporting to the Committees and the Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg;■ Collaborated with the European Community Institutions and the Permanent Representation of Greece in Brussels;■ Completed his internship at the European Commission, General Directorate III, Internal Market and Industrial Affairs;■ Edited, produced and presented the television and radio show "European Horizons" to promote the European idea;■ Taught European policies and law at Free Study Centers (IEK), seminars and training programs.
POLITICS
■ Member of the Greek Parliament, New Democracy, District A’ Thessaloniki (2019 - present)
■ Committees of the Greek Parliament:
■ Member of the Standing Committee on Public Administration, Public Order and Justice
■ Member of the Standing Committee on Cultural and Educational Affairs
■ Member of the Special Permanent Committee on European Affairs
■ Chairman of the Friendship Group with Canada
■ Member of the Friendship Group with Israel
■ Member of the Friendship Group with Armenia
■ Vice President of the Municipal Council of the City of Thessaloniki
■ Elected member of the City Council of Thessaloniki (2014-2019)
■ Elected Secretary General of the Thessaloniki Lawyers Solidarity Fund (2008-2011)
■ Elected Secretary General (2002 - 2008) and Treasurer (1999 - 2002) of the Thessaloniki Lawyers Social Security Fund.