Greece: Zoi Anastasopoulou and Giorgos Varemenos sworn in as MPs

Zoi Anastasopoulou and Giorgos Varemenos were sworn into the Hellenic Parliament on Monday, taking over seats previously held by Dionysis Kalamatianos and Miltos Zamparas, respectively. Both incoming members were originally candidates on the SYRIZA ballots.

Ms. Anastasopoulou replaces Dionysis Kalamatianos in Ilia, following his resignation to join the Hellenic Police. Mr. Varemenos takes the seat of Miltos Zamparas. While Ms. Anastasopoulou joins the SYRIZA parliamentary group, increasing their count to 12 members, Mr. Varemenos is expected to become an independent MP.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by SYRIZA President Rena Dourou. The presiding officer of the Parliament, Giannis Plakiotakis, offered well wishes to the new members during the session.