"Populism transfers the social problem from the plain of ideology to a level that does not disturb the status quo of social relations. The assistance of the state and the benefits derived from it is the sole objective of political struggles in Greece."
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Simitis commenting on the failed populism of Andreas Papandreou.
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Costas Simitis
1996 – 2004
Costas Simitis (23 June 1936 – 5 January 2025) was a Greek economist, politician and a leader of the "Modernization" movement. He was a founding member of Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) political party. He served two terms as prime minister of Greece from 1996-2004.
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