Dimitris Skoulos announces parliamentary candidacy with New Democracy

On October 9, 2026, the press office of the New Democracy party officially announced that professional fashion photographer Dimitris Skoulos will run as a parliamentary candidate for the B' Piraeus district in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The decision to include Skoulos on the party's ballot was made by the Prime Minister and leader of New Democracy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Skoulos brings over thirty years of professional experience to the political arena, having worked as a photographer in 25 countries. He holds an academic background in administration and economics from Patras, although he has operated exclusively as a self-employed creative professional since the early 1990s. His career spans both commercial fashion photography and artistic projects. Outside of his professional life, he is married and a father of two daughters.

The announcement confirms reports that had been circulating in the media for several weeks. This move signals a transition for Skoulos from his established career in fashion and television toward electoral politics as part of the party’s recruitment efforts for the next general election cycle.