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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 4 | 5.50 | 0.31% | +20% | 10,423,054 | 38,221 | $190,000 | 697$ |
| Totals | 4 | 10,423,054 | 38,221 | $190,000 | 697$ |
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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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Greece:
Kostas Simitis raised a toast during the reception hosted by the Portuguese presidency to commemorate Greece's acceptance into the Eurozone.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis was the Minister of Agriculture at the time and was approached for assistance with fireflies for the concert.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis succeeded Andreas Papandreou as Prime Minister after his resignation.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis is mentioned as a model for former leaders, having never harmed the party that elevated him.
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Greece:
Kostas Simitis is referenced as a former prime minister in the context of the political debate.
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Greece:
The late Kostas Simitis is mentioned as someone whose decisions could have changed the course leading to the crisis.
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