Second Shadow Cabinet of Alexis Tsipras

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The Second Shadow Cabinet of Alexis Tsipras was formed on 18 July 2019, following the 2019 Greek legislative election. It consists of only Syriza MPs, as it is the largest party in opposition to the Kyriakos Mitsotakis Government.

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The Shadow Cabinet was formed on 18 July 2019, with the composition being announced that day. [1] The Shadow Cabinet is acting in opposition to the Mitsotakis Government.

Role of shadow ministers

The role of shadow ministers is to oversee the work being carried out by the government ministers and to offer alternative proposals.

Shadow Cabinet composition

As of 18 July 2019

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References

  1. "Αυτή είναι η σκιώδης κυβέρνηση του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ - Ποιους επέλεξε ο Τσίπρας για τομεάρχες". LIFO (in Greek). 18 July 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2022.