1996, when he was appointed as an Economic advisor to the Prime Minister. From 1999 to 2007 he was elected as a member of the Greek Parliament with the Socialist Party of Greece (PASOK). He was the Deputy Minister of Finance for four years (1996–2000), the Minister for Development for one year (2000–2001) and, in 2001, he became the Minister for Economy and Finance of Greece for three years, up to 2004. Furthermore, he was the Chairman of the Eurogroup from June 2002 to July 2003, participating in international meetings with G7, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in the European Union, during the Greek presidency (January–June 2003). External links Biographical sketch at Athens University of Economics and Business website |- |- 1952 births Academics of the London School of Economics Academics of the University of Cambridge Alumni of Darwin College, Cambridge Academic staff of the Athens University of Economics and Business Academic staff of Charles University Academic staff of the European University Institute Academic staff of the National Technical University of Athens Greek MPs 2000–2004 Greek MPs 2004–2007 Finance ministers of Greece Government ministers of Greece Living people National Technical University of Athens alumni PASOK politicians People from Chania (regional unit)