Anastasios Papaligouras, who served as a Member of Parliament for Corinth and held ministerial positions with New Democracy, has died at the age of 78. His political career spanned several decades during which he was noted for his dedication to public service. The New Democracy party expressed sorrow over his passing, highlighting the significant impact he had on the country’s political landscape and his connection with the local community in Corinth.

Born in Athens in 1948, Papaligouras was the son of a prominent political figure within ERE and New Democracy, Panagiotis Papaligouras, who played a vital role in modernizing the Greek economy and facilitating Greece's entry into the European Economic Community. Anastasios studied Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and furthered his education with postgraduate studies at Brunel University in the UK.

His contributions to his party and his constituency were marked by values like dignity, resilience, and integrity, earning him the affection of his fellow citizens in Corinth. The party extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, reflecting on a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.