The agreement is founded on a shared value framework that highlights knowledge as a fundamental social right and reinforces the role of institutions as pillars of cohesion, solidarity and social sensitivity. As the institutional guarantor of unity beyond divisions, the President of the Hellenic Parliament actively supported a vision centred on inclusion, empathy and support for vulnerable social groups.
A key pillar of the cooperation is the establishment and equipping of a model accessibility hub within the University of Piraeus, with the support of the Hellenic Parliament. This hub functions as a space for creative interaction and support for persons with disabilities, with the contribution of the University’s volunteer group “Kirykes”, ensuring their equal participation in academic life.
At the same time, the five-year Memorandum strengthens the link between education and the public institutional sphere, providing for important initiatives in training and scientific exchange. These include a 30% reduction in tuition fees for the University of Piraeus postgraduate programmes and Lifelong Learning Centre (KEDIVIM) seminars for employees of the Hellenic Parliament, as well as the establishment of four (4) annual scholarships for Parliament staff to attend the University’s postgraduate programmes. In addition, the Memorandum provides for the joint organisation of conferences and the preparation of studies of mutual scientific interest.
The signing of the Memorandum does not constitute a mere formal act, but rather the starting point of a lasting and dynamic partnership. Both institutions are committed to further developing joint actions that consistently serve the reduction of inequalities, the strengthening of social cohesion and the broader contribution to society.

The Hellenic Parliament was represented at the signing ceremony by the President of the Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, the Secretary General of the Hellenic Parliament, Vasileios Bagiokos, the former Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Advisor to the President of the Parliament, Emeritus Professor Dimosthenis Asimakopoulos, the Legal Advisor to the President of the Parliament, Kyriaki Perrou, the Head of the General Directorate for International and Public Relations of the Parliament, Margarita Flouda, and the Acting Head of the General Directorate for Electronic Administration, Library and Publications of the Parliament, Maria Kamilaki.
Present on behalf of the University of Piraeus were the Rector, Professor Michail Sfakianakis, the Vice-Rectors for Finance, Planning and Development, Professor Styliani Sofianopoulou, for Academic and Administrative Affairs, Professor Spyridon Roukanas, for International and External Relations, Professor Georgia Veropoulou, for Research and Lifelong Education, Professor Dimosthenis Kyriazis, the Vice-Chair of the Department of International and European Studies of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies, Professor Fotini Asderaki and the Director of Communication, Eleni Stathatou.