Costas Simitis
Costas Simitis is a prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 2004, leading the country during a time of significant economic growth and modernization. Known for his role in advancing Greece's integration into the European Union, Simitis also faced criticism regarding his government's handling of various crises, including the tragic sinking of the ferry 'Saminas Express' in 2000, which resulted in the loss of 81 lives. His tenure was marked by efforts to reform the Greek economy and public administration, but he remains a contentious figure in Greek political history.
Born on Jun 23, 1946 (79 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 2 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 12,219 | $190,000 | 223$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,423,054 | 12,219 | $190,000 | 223$ |
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Greece:
Costas Simitis is mentioned as a personality whose presence did not favor extremities.
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Greece:
Gerhard Schröder had great respect for Costas Simitis and believed that we would facilitate Turkey's European path.
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Greece:
Costas Simitis succeeded Andreas Papandreou as the leader of PASOK in 1996.
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Greece:
Costas Simitis was elected as the new leader of PASOK following the death of Andreas Papandreou.
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Greece:
Costas Simitis was the Prime Minister who publicly criticized Christos Rokofyllos after a controversial meeting.
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Greece:
The law that is being amended by Floridis has been in place since the time of Costas Simitis.
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United Kingdom:
Costas Simitis was a modernising socialist prime minister hailed as the Tony Blair of the southern Balkans.
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Greece:
Simitis is mentioned in the context of changing relations between Greece and Turkey.
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Greece:
Papadopoulos noted that Simitis had a completely different methodical approach.
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Greece:
Costas Simitis is referenced in the context of PASOK by Kyriakos Velopoulos.
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