Lucas Papademos

Greek Prime Minister and economist

Lucas Papademos - Greek Prime Minister and economist
Born

October 11th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

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An economist and politician, served as the 183rd Prime Minister of Greece from November 2011 to May 2012. Played a key role in negotiations regarding Greece's financial stability during the Eurozone crisis. Served as the Governor of the Bank of Greece from 2002 to 2010 and as a Vice President of the European Central Bank from 2002 to 2008. Papademos has been involved in policymaking and economic reform in Greece and has had a significant influence on the country's monetary policy.

Served as Prime Minister during the Eurozone crisis

Was the Vice President of the European Central Bank

Acted as Governor of the Bank of Greece

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