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.
History
The Shadow Cabinet was formed on 18 July 2019, with the composition being announced that day. 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
Leader of the Opposition and Leader of Syriza – Alexis Tsipras
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs – George Katrougalos Deputy for European Issues: Sia Anagnostopoulou
Shadow Minister of Finance – Euclid Tsakalotos Deputies: Katerina Papanatsiou, Tryfon Alexiadis
Shadow Minister for the Interior – Christos Spirtzis Deputy: Pavlos Polakis Deputy for Macedonia-Thrace Issues: Theodora Augeri
Shadow Development and Investment Minister – Nikos Pappas Deputy: Giorgos Tsipras
Shadow Labour Minister – Effie Achtsioglou Deputy: Theano Fotiou
Shadow Minister for Citizen Protection – Giannis Ragousis Deputy for Migration Policy: Giorgos Psyxogios
Shadow Minister for Energy – Sokratis Famellos Deputy for Environmental Issues: Chara Kafantari
Shadow Health Minister – Andreas Xanthos Deputy: Andreas Mixahlidis
Shadow Education Minister – Nikos Filis Deputy: Meropi Tzoufi
Shadow Tourism Minister – Katerina Notopoulou
Shadow Minister for National Defence – Thodoris Dritsas
Shadow Justice Minister – Spyros Lappas
Shadow Culture and Sports Minister – Panos Skouyoliakos Deputy for Sports Issues: Giannis Bournous
Shadow Shipping Minister – Nektarios Santorinios
Shadow Infrastructure and Transport Minister – Giorgos Varemenos Deputy for Transportation Issues: Theopisti Perka
Shadow Digital Policy Minister – Marios Katsis
Shadow Agriculture Development Minister – Spyros Araxovitis Deputy: Vasilis Kokkalis
Coordinator of the Commission of Oversight of Government Policy – Alexandros Flampouraris
As of 18 July 2019 References