Theodoros Rousopoulos is a Greek Member of Parliament for New Democracy, elected in the Northern Electoral sector of the 2nd District of Athens.
Active in European affairs, he was the Chairman of the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, as well as the Vice-President of the European People's Party in the Assembly.
In Greece, Theodoros Rousopoulos serves as a Member of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Foreign Affairs, the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection and the Standing Committee on Social Affairs and the Special Committee on Armaments Programmes and Contracts.
He studied journalism and communication as well as culture and civilization. He holds a PhD in history from the University of Edinburgh.
Since 2000, he has served as a Member of the Greek Parliament, occupying important positions, including as Minister of State and Government Spokesperson (2004-2008).
Prior to politics, Theodoros Rousopoulos followed a 20-year career in journalism, working for prominent Greek newspapers as well as radio and TV stations. Being a pioneer of journalism in the country, he was the founding executive of the first nation-wide private radio station (Athens 9.84) and the first private TV station (Mega) in Greece.
In academia, he has been a visiting Professor at the University of Athens in Political Science (1997-1999). Since 2015 he is an Adjunct Professor of Communication at the European University of Cyprus. He has served as a distinguished guest, speaker and lecturer for Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s Executive Programs Global Business intensive classes for over 10 years.
Throughout his academic career, he has published dozens of articles and books in various fields, ranging from media freedom in the digital age to the social implications of ethnic identities.
Theodoros Rousopoulos is married to the journalist Mara Zacharea and has two children, Vassilis and Anna.
In his series of vodcasts, "Round table with the President", Dr Rousopoulos hosts leading figures who act to uphold Council of Europe values:
Wednesday, 18 Juin 2025
Speech at the Extraordinary committee against intolerance, racism, anti-semitism and incitement to hatred and violence
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
“Culture as a Cornerstone of Strong, Peaceful, Democratic and Diverse Communities”
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Opening of Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media meeting
Monday, 26 May 2025
Statement at the Meeting of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy, 26 May 2025, Chania, Greece
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17/06/2025 - President
PACE President, ending working visit, praises ‘constructive attitude’ shown by Bulgarian authorities
11/06/2025 - President
PACE President to make working visit to Bulgaria
26/05/2025 - President
‘Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is not just a geopolitical crisis, it's a moral one’ PACE President says in Chania
