Dimitris Papadakis MEP | |
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| Member of the European Parliament | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2014-16 July 2024 | |
| Constituency | Cyprus |
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| Born | 22 August 1966 (age 58) Famagusta,Cyprus |
| Political party | Independent (2020-) EDEK (-2020) [1] |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dimitris Papadakis (born 22 August 1966),is a Cypriot politician,who since July 2014 has served as a Member of the European Parliament,representing Cyprus for the Movement for Social Democracy. [2]
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