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.
President of Socialist International
On IWD2019 | 08.03.2019
President of Movement of Democrats Socialists, President of Socialist International, Statement
Statement by the President of Socialist International, George A. Papandreou, for the International Women’s Day «To achieve gender equality we must win battles every day of the year” The International Women’s Day is a contribution of the women’s movement historically associated with the Socialist International. The first International Socialist Women’s Conference that took place […]
On the passing of Jalal Talabani | 03.10.2017
President of Socialist International, Press Office, Statement
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 true believer in progressive values. Having experienced the challenges of a long and difficult struggle for freedom and dignity he […]
At the inaguration of the Livaneli Cultural Centre | September 2017
President of Movement of Democrats Socialists, President of Socialist International, Speech
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 Sule Bucak. And I am so happy we have with us today a good friend and leader of our […]
A message of solidarity, pride for Sweden and empathy for the Swedish people
President of Socialist International
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 spontana kärleksreaktion som blommat runt om i hela Sverige, visar att känslan för demokrati och solidaritet för våra medmänniskor […]
Statement on the passing of Mario Soares | 07.01.2017
Former Prime Minister, President of Movement of Democrats Socialists, President of Socialist International, Statement
Athens, January 7th, 2017 Statement on the passing of Mario Soares Mario Soares, honorary President of the Socialist International, through his life and accomplishments, gave a real meaning to the words socialist and democrat. Active in politics since his early youth, he fought against Salazar ‘s dictatorship. Following the Carnation Revolution he became the […]
“We need to humanize globalization” | Interview on Club de Madrid | 24.06.2016
Former Prime Minister, Interview, President of Socialist International
What are, in your view, the underlying reasons of the current refugee flows around Europe and the Middle East? The recent mass exodus of citizens from the Middle East to Europe is very much a consequence of the Syrian war. According to the latest numbers, 4.7 million people found refuge in neighboring countries as they […]
Success in Cyprus will help peace in wider region | 19.04.2016
Foreign Ministry, Former Prime Minister, Interview, President of Socialist International, Press Office
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 the Hürriyet Daily News. As the statesman who initiated reconciliation with Turkey as foreign minister in the 1999 with […]
George A. Papandreou on the terrorist attacks in Paris | 14.11.2015
Announcement, President of Socialist International
Statement of the President of the Socialist International George A. Papandreou on the terrorist attacks in Paris The terrorist attacks that took place in Paris , on November 13, aimed to undermine the ecumenical values inspiring open, democratic and multicultural societies. They were designed, to cultivate fear. Fear that can easily become a fertile […]
SI Statement on Greece | An Appeal to European Leaders | 05.07.2015
President of Socialist International, Press Office, Statement
| 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 leadership of the organisation issued the following appeal to European leaders after the outcome of the referendum in Greece: […]
Papandreou & Pitella from Athens: “Greece needs progressive reforms – not austerity policies” | 22.05.2015
President of Movement of Democrats Socialists, President of Socialist International
The President of the Movement of Democratic Socialists and President of the Socialist International, George A. Papandreou, met today in Athens with the President of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella. Among other issues the two Leaders discussed the European policies for addressing the crisis, the socialist […]
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