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
Statement by George A. Papandreou on Greece’s return to the financial markets
Former Prime Minister, President of Socialist International, Statement
After almost four years of painful efforts by the Greek people, our country is now in a position to emerge from the crisis. Greece’s return to the financial markets is an especially important and decisive development in this direction. The cost of these efforts could have been smaller, and our return to the markets could […]
George Papandreou: Lessons Learned in the Wake of the Arab Spring
Former Prime Minister, Interview, President of Socialist International
Former Prime Minister of Greece George Papandreou, leading comparative constitutionalist David Fontana, and Tunisian human rights activist Amira Yahyaoui share their lessons learned in the wake of the Arab Spring uprisings. Introduction by Jeffrey Rosen, CEO of the National Constitution Center.
Statement by the President of Socialist International, George A. Papandreou on the European Council’s decision about “tax heavens”
Announcement, President of Socialist International, Statement
The European Council’s decision to request from the European Commission a continuation of negotiations with other countries, including “tax havens”, for the exchange of information on issues such as the taxation of bank deposits, is a move in the right direction. This adds to previous positive steps, such as the FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance […]
Tribute from the President of the Socialist International, George A. Papandreou to Tony Benn
Message, President of Socialist International, Press Office
Tony Benn, a landmark figure of the British Labour Party was a politician with the ability to mobilize public opinion, regardless of whether one agreed or disagreed with his views. He passionately served values and principles rather than public offices. He believed society can be changed through the active involvement of citizens- not only by […]
Tony Benn: “It’s questionable whether we have a democracy”
Message, President of Socialist International
Tony Benn, an excellent orator, a great statesman, passed away today. Tony Benn’s bio as published in Wikipedia Anthony Neil Wedgwood “Tony” Benn, PC (3 April 1925 – 14 March 2014), formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, was a British Labour Party politician who was a Member of Parliament (MP) for 50 years and a Cabinet […]
George Papandreou’s interview in “Indian Express”
Former Prime Minister, Interview, President of Socialist International, Press Office
George Papandreou, a third-generation scion of Greece’s foremost political family, entered the global spotlight with his efforts to turnaround his country’s economy during the height of the European debt crisis. Upon becoming Prime Minister in 2009, Papandreou’s government inherited a deficit that was much larger than was reported. As PM, he tried implementing some key […]
Statement by George Papandreou on the latest developments on Cyprus issue.
President of Socialist International, Press Office, Statement
The agreement between the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu on a Joint Statement is opening the way for renewed negotiations and provides a solid basis for a constructive dialogue that can lead to a functional and viable resolution of the Cyprus problem as soon as […]
George Papandreou met with Rahul Gandhi
Announcement, President of Socialist International, Press Office
On his visit to New Delhi the President of the Socialist International and former Prime Minister of Greece George A. Papandreou met with the Vice President of the Indian National Congress Party, Rahul Gandhi who will lead the Congress Campaign in 2014. During the meeting they discussed latest developments in India , Europe and Greece. […]
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