Andreas Papandreou.(Greek political leader)(Obituary) From: The Economist (US) | Date: June 29, 1996 | COPYRIGHT 1996 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Greek voters remained loyal to Papandreou despite his political vacillations. Elected as prime minister in 1981, he was known for his populism. He achieved social reforms in health services and welfare, but put Greece into great debt with his heavy spending.

FOR sheer durability, Andreas Papandreou was the most successful Greek leader of the century. He was also one of the most controversial. His political skills were enormous, but so were his follies. Perhaps his most remarkable a...