Kostas Simitis
Kostas Simitis is a prominent Greek politician and former Prime Minister of Greece, serving from 1996 to 2004. He is known for his role in modernizing the Greek economy and for steering the country into the Eurozone. Simitis was a key figure in the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) and is recognized for his contributions to Greece's integration into the European Union, as well as for significant infrastructure projects, including the 2004 Athens Olympics. His leadership style emphasized strategic planning and methodical governance, earning him a strong legacy in Greek politics.
Born on Jun 23, 1936 (89 years old)
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis was the Prime Minister of Greece who ordered the rescue operation for Fatmir Nano.
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Greece:
He was the Prime Minister of Greece during the discussions in 2003.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis, the then Prime Minister, did not complete the agreement for the expansion of Greek territorial waters.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis is credited by Mitsotakis for Greece's success in Cyprus's EU accession.
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Switzerland:
Kostas Simitis famously remarked, 'This is Greece,' in response to the tragedy.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis was the Prime Minister of Greece who famously stated 'This is Greece' twenty-five years ago.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis was the outgoing Prime Minister who refused to hand over a report to the new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis was the Prime Minister of Greece who aimed to align the country with the European Union through the 'Convergence Charter'.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis introduced the term social democracy and was the exact opposite of Andreas Papandreou.
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Greece:
He is referenced in relation to his announcements made six months before the end of his term.
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