George Papandreou
Greek politician, former Prime Minister
Born
June 16th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Greece
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Served as the 182nd Prime Minister of Greece from 2009 to 2011. Held leadership positions within the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK), significantly influencing Greek politics during his tenure. Focused on tackling the financial crisis in Greece, implementing austerity measures as part of international bailout agreements. Engaged in various initiatives to promote social justice and economic reform.
Served as the 182nd Prime Minister of Greece
Led Greece during the financial crisis
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