New Democracy Government Sworn In
Karamanlis becomes Prime Minister after winning the parliamentary election.
Role range: 2004-2009
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Kostas Karamanlis Biography and Timeline
Follow Kostas Karamanlis through 7 dated historical records for Greece.
Kostas Karamanlis, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2004
Prime Minister of Greece
Kostas Karamanlis is sworn in as Prime Minister after New Democracy wins the election.
Role range: 2004-2009
European Union Enlargement
Heads the Greek government when ten new member states join the European Union.
European Constitutional Treaty
Signs the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe on behalf of Greece.
2007
Treaty of Lisbon
Karamanlis adds Greece's signature to the Lisbon reform treaty on behalf of the government.
2008
Official Visit to Turkey
Karamanlis makes the first official visit by a Greek prime minister to Turkey in decades.
Role range: 2004-2009
Constitutional Revision of 2008
Parliament completes a limited revision of the constitution.
Role range: 2004-2009
Records, sources and methodology
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