Born in 1961. Athens. Political Science and Law in Greece. Postgraduate studies at the University of Strasbourg (MA in War and Defense Studies), and the University of Brussels – ULB – (MA in International Politics – “Magna Cum Laude”). “Leadership Seminar”, Georgetown University, Washington. Career Diplomat. 1995-1997: Diplomatic Office of the President of the Hellenic Republic. 1997-2001: Permanent Mission of Greece to the Western European Union and the EU (European defense and security and EU-NATO relations). 2001-2003: Greek Embassy in Tirana (Political Section - bilateral relations, the Greek minority, EU-Albanian relations). 2003-2004: Chief of staff, office of the MP of State, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Petros Molyviatis. March 2004-May 2009: Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. MEP since 2009.