Constantine Tassoulas Sworn in as Greece's New President

The Greek nation officially appointed Constantine Tassoulas to the president role on March 13, 2025 as its new leading figure in a ceremonial position. His swearing-in took place when Katerina Sakellaropoulou completed her five-year presidential term. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis named Constantine Tassoulas for presidential office to bring stability to Greece during its economic and political difficulties.

The 66-year-old Tassoulas arrives to the presidency with extensive experience due to his position as parliament speaker which provided him valuable knowledge about Greek legislation. Mitsotakis recognized Tassoulas' “unifying spirit” alongside his long political involvement as both key attributes to lead Greece through economic crises recovery while healing social divisions.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Athens with political figures and dignitaries present to demonstrate Greece's ongoing democratic institutions. Multiple controversies have followed Tassoulas since he took office as president of the Greek parliament. Opposition groups alongside protesters criticized Tassoulas' time as parliament speaker because of how he managed investigations into Greece's deadliest train disaster in 2023. His leadership has been criticized because he did not establish proper accountability systems which led to public anger and doubts regarding his role as a uniting force.

Tassoulas was elected president through parliamentary votes in February. He secured 160 votes in the fourth round due to the ruling party's strong dominance in the assembly. The Greek presidency has emerged at a critical time when the country faces economic revival alongside EU membership concerns and immigration policies. The president has limited executive power but his decisions along with public statements may shape national discussions especially when he actively seeks the return of the Parthenon sculptures. Greece will closely monitor how Tassoulas handles both symbolic gestures and practical achievements during his presidency.