Fotis Tefos Perlikos (; born 1979) was the president of Liberal Alliance, a small

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formed in 2007.

Biography

Perlikos was born in

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, Greece. He has lived in Profitou Ilia,

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, Paleo Faliro, and

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, all areas of

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, Greece. He studied

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and is now employed as a medical doctor in Sotiria Hospital. He claims to be a normal everyday citizen, not a professional politician, and not rich.Φώτης Περλικός » Αυτοαναφορά
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Political views

According to his writings, he started his exploration in more-or-less left-oriented politics. He later denounced

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and subscribed to the ideal of individual freedom. He learnt about

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and

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from the Internet. In his writings he refers to

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Organisations

In 2004 he was associated with the organisation Diktyo Eleftherias (Liberty Network). He was president of Liberal Alliance.

Interviews

The following media organisations have published or broadcast interviews of Fotis Perlikos:Φιλελεύθερη Συμμαχία: στάση πολιτών - Συνεντεύξεις
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* Athina 984 *

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References

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