Ioannis Paleokrassas
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Ioannis Paleokrassas is a Greek politician
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He is a former Minister for Finance and a European Commissioner
in the Delors Commission
. On 14 July 1992 Paleokassas's car was the objective of a rocket attack in Central Athens. The attack missed its target, but killed a passer-by.
Politics of Greece
The Politics of Greece takes place in a large parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Greece is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Hellenic Parliament...
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He is a former Minister for Finance and a European Commissioner
European Commissioner
A European Commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission. Each Member within the college holds a specific portfolio and are led by the President of the European Commission...
in the Delors Commission
Delors Commission
The Delors Commission was the administration of Jacques Delors, the 8th President of the European Commission. Delors presided over the European Commission for three terms The Delors Commission was the administration of Jacques Delors, the 8th President of the European Commission. Delors presided...
. On 14 July 1992 Paleokassas's car was the objective of a rocket attack in Central Athens. The attack missed its target, but killed a passer-by.