The Republic of the Republic of Stefanos Kasselakis announced the inclusion of independent MP and Professor AUTH Michalis Hourdakis, who also assumes the debt of the party’s press spokesman.

As stated in the announcement, Professor Hourdakis has been a member of the First Thessaloniki since June 2023 and has been voted as a representative of the Independent Members at the Conference of the Presidents of the House. In his short parliamentary term he has produced an important parliamentary work, with nearly 100 individual questions, 25 topical questions, 15 ACPs, and is the only MP in this term who has individually submitted a topical question and law proposals/amendments.

Professor Michalis Hourdakis has a rich academic and professional background. He has completed studies in Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University and the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and holds a Masters Degree from the National School of Public Health (MSc Public Health).

He has also worked as a curator in Division of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Von Hauner Children’s Hospital in Munich and is a regular professor in the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

He has been honored with more than 30 Awards of Excellence from the Dean of the School of Health Sciences for his multifaceted work, which makes him the most award -winning.
As part of his medical activity, Professor Hourdakis has contributed to the establishment of the Postgraduate Program “Applied Nutrition and Health Promotion” and combines the collaborating center of the World Health Organization “WHO COLLABORATING CENTER FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELLBEING”.

“His integration into the Democracy Movement will strengthen our political positions and help promote public health, social justice and transparency in administration,” the party said in a statement.

“With the duties of the press spokesman, Professor Michalis Hourdakis will strengthen the voice of the movement, promoting our positions clearly and determined to meet the expectations of the citizens and to plan a better tomorrow.”