George Papandreou Biography

Papandreou, a graduate of Amherst College and the London School of Economics, has been a member of the Greek Parliament since 1981, previously serving as Under Secretary of Cultural Affairs, Minister of Education, and Foreign Minister. Papandreou, who was named one of the 25 People Changing the World of Internet Politics, is an ardent advocate of the information society and e-democracy, and talks on topics like as global governance, climate change, green growth, and progressive politics. He is the Vice Chairman of the International Olympic Truce Foundation, which he aggressively pushed after Athens was granted the 2004 Olympic Games. George Papandreou also served as Foreign Minister, a position he held from 1999 to 2004, furthering his record as a pioneer in diplomatic bridge-building and underlining his dedication to improved international ties. His administration was the driving force behind 'Agenda 2014,' a project aimed at integrating the Western Balkan states into Europe by 2014. Papandreou has used 'Green Diplomacy' to advocate for environmental conservation all around the world. He has advocated for human rights both at home and abroad, and he has worked hard to increase public engagement in governance using information technology. As Foreign Minister, he was important in successfully negotiating reconciliation with Turkey, an old adversary. Papandreou was also a significant figure in the discussions that led to Turkey's candidacy for EU membership in 1999 and Cyprus's admission to the EU in 2004.

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