Anna Diamantopoulou
Anna Diamantopoulou (Greek: Άννα Διαμαντοπούλου; born 26 February 1959) is a Greek civil engineer and politician of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) who currently serves as president of the Athens-based think tank "DIKTIO" Network for Reform in Greece and Europe.
Anna Diamantopoulou | |
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Άννα Διαμαντοπούλου | |
Diamantopoulou in 2007 | |
| Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping | |
| In office 7 March 2012 – 17 May 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Lucas Papademos |
| Preceded by | Michalis Chrisochoidis |
| Succeeded by | Yannis Stournaras |
| Minister for Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs | |
| In office 7 October 2009 – 7 March 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | George Papandreou Lucas Papademos |
| Preceded by | Aris Spiliotopoulos (National Education and Religious Affairs) |
| Succeeded by | Georgios Babiniotis |
| European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs | |
| In office 25 September 1999 – 18 February 2004 | |
| President | Romano Prodi |
| Preceded by | Pádraig Flynn |
| Succeeded by | Stavros Dimas |
| Member of the Hellenic Parliament | |
| In office 22 September 1996 – 16 September 1999 | |
| In office 7 March 2004 – 11 April 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1959 Kozani, Greece |
| Political party | Panhellenic Socialist Movement |
| Spouse | Giannis Savalanos |
| Children | Haridimos |
| Alma mater | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Panteion University |
| Website | www |
Earlier in her career, Diamantopoulou served as Minister of Education as well as Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping. She also served as European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities in the Prodi Commission, a post she held between 1999 and 2004. She has since held various positions, including in corporate boards.
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