Oversees economic policy as the drachma joins the exchange-rate mechanism with a central rate of 357 per ECU.
Historical person
Yannos Papantoniou Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Yannos Papantoniou, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Greece.
3 records1998–20003 events3 places
Chronological biography
1998
Greek Drachma Enters ERM16 March 1998
Euro Convergence Programme12 December 1998
Supports Greece's convergence strategy aimed at qualifying for later entry into the euro area.
2000
Euro Convergence Approved19 June 2000
Sees Greece's convergence programme accepted as sufficient for euro adoption from January 2001.
Titles and roles
National Economy Minister of Greece
Record provenance
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