Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.
Costas Simitis in 1994. He became prime minister of Greece in 1996. As his time in office ended, a newspaper said, “Simitis has not made Greece perfect but he has helped make it better.”
Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.
Costas Simitis in 1994. He became prime minister of Greece in 1996. As his time in office ended, a newspaper said, “Simitis has not made Greece perfect but he has helped make it better.”