Michalis Paraskevas

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Born (1976-11-17) 17 November 1976 (age 49)
Nicosia, Cyprus
OccupationsLawyer, politician
Knownfor
Political partyALMA
Michalis Paraskevas
Born (1976-11-17) 17 November 1976 (age 49)
Nicosia, Cyprus
OccupationsLawyer, politician
Known for
Political partyALMA

Michalis Paraskevas (Greek: Μιχάλης Παρασκευάς) is a Cypriot lawyer who has been described as an activist[1][2][3] and as a politician.[4] His activism work primarily concerned the rights and well-being of refugees, and opposition to the austerity policies of the Cypriot government. He was an independent candidate for the European Parliament.[5]

Michalis Paraskevas was born and raised in Nicosia to a Greek-Cypriot family. He has been influenced by his family and his social environment and he was raised to be proud of his Greek heritage and the national struggles, but he never was a nationalist or right-wing.[6] He studied law at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece.[7]

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Ideas, influences, and political stances

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