Christos Papoutsis (Greek: Χρήστος Παπουτσής; born April 11, 1953) is a Greek socialist politician who has served as Minister for Citizen Protection (2010–12), Mercantile Marine Minister (2000–01) Member of the European Parliament (1984–95) and European Commissioner for Energy and Euratom Supply Agency, Small business and Tourism (1995–1999).

[2] After his university years he became politically active in the Democratic Movement against the Greek military junta – dictatorship- of 1967–1974.

[3] Major Achievements in that time: Created a stable, integrated framework for the supervision and coordination of all state services for internal security and civil protection of the country.

Established: Created new structures of the Greek State for the implementation of the European Asylum policy and handling of illegal migration: Further established: Member of the Greek Parliament for Athens (PASOK party) through four general elections (2000, 2004, 2007, 2009), following his return to Greece after 16 years of serving in the European Institutions.

During 1984 - 1995 period held the following positions:[3] During his tenure in the European Commission and the Minister for Citizen Protection, he collaborated his various High E.U.