George A. Papandreou (born June 16, 1952) is Former Prime Minister of Greece, current President of Socialist International, a Member of the Hellenic Parliament and former President of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK). He served as the 11th Prime Minister of Greece from October 6, 2009 - November 11, 2011, after PASOK’s victory in the October 2009 national elections.

On the passing of Jalal Talabani | 03.10.2017

Athens, October 3, 2017   STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST INTERNATIONAL GEORGE A. PAPANDREOU ON THE PASSING OF JALAL TALABANI   Jalal Talabani, Mam Jalal, was a great leader, a man of principles, a...

At the inaguration of the Livaneli Cultural Centre | September 2017

Kalimera, Merhaba Dear friends of Turkey, I would like to warmly thank the Mayor of Cankaya Alper Tasdelen for inviting me to the inauguration of the Zulfu Livaneli Cultural Center, as well as my good friend...

A message of solidarity, pride for Sweden and empathy for the Swedish people

As president of the SI (Socialist International) a message of solidarity, pride for Sweden and empathy for the Swedish people: “Jag vill uttrycka sympati och medlidande för Svenska Folket, efter den tragiska händelsen i Stockholm. Den...

Success in Cyprus will help peace in wider region | 19.04.2016

Finding a solution in Cyprus is important for a region suffering from ethnic and religious conflicts, sending a strong message that there is another model where peace can replace conflict, former Greek Prime Minister Yorgo Papandreu has told...

Cem-Papandreou Peace Award 2015 speech | 21.07.2015

Dear friends, I am moved tonight. Tonight we come together, all our participants of the Symi Symposium,  to celebrate a first step in making a long standing dream come true. A dream I shared with my...

SI Statement on Greece | An Appeal to European Leaders | 05.07.2015

  | GREECE An Appeal to European Leaders | 05 JULY 2015   On the eve of the meeting of the Socialist International Council at the United Nations in New York on 6-7 July, the collective...

Socialist International President George A. Papandreou: “Save Palmyra” | 22.05.2015

  Athens,  May 22nd, 2015 The President of the Socialist International and President of Movement of Democrats Socialists George A. Papandreou unites his voice with Unesco and other organizations on the need to respect the unique archeological...