Madrid European Council
Papandreou backs the Madrid timetable beginning the first phase of monetary union in July 1990.
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1989 in Greece
Explore 9 historical events and records for Greece in 1989.
Historical records for Greece in 1989
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June
Madrid EMU Decision
Supports the timetable for beginning the first stage of economic and monetary union in July 1990.
November
Minister of National Defence
Papoulias is appointed Alternate Minister for National Defence.
December
Strasbourg European Council
Represents Greece as leaders consider monetary union and political transformation in Europe.
Strasbourg Treaty Preparations
Supports preparations for future intergovernmental negotiations on economic and monetary union.
Other events (month unknown)
First Papandreou Premiership
Papandreou leaves office after PASOK loses its parliamentary majority.
Prime Minister of Greece
Yiannis Grivas begins a term as Prime Minister of Greece in 1989.
Prime Minister of Greece
Tzannis Tzannetakis begins a term as Prime Minister of Greece in 1989.
Prime Minister of Greece
Xenophon Zolotas begins a term as Prime Minister of Greece in 1989.
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