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“Very serious mistakes were made by previous governments, and Greece was ready to be abandoned by its partners and to leave the eurozone, which would have created total catastrophe.”

Quote by Antonis Samaras

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Antonis Samaras

Antonis Samaras was a distinguished Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 2012 to 2015. Born on May 23, 1951, he was a member of the New Democracy party and played a crucial role in Greek politics. Samaras was known for his political experience and his efforts to address the Greek economic crisis. more

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