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Mr Simitis may be stepping down with one eye on the job of Commission President (Photo: European Commission)

Greece calls early elections

The Greek Premier Costas Simitis announced early elections in Greece as he confirmed he will step down as leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (Pasok).

Mr Simitis is one of the politicians mentioned for the post of Commission President.

The new party leader of Pasok is expected to be Foreign Minister George Papandreou - a step which could see him become the next prime minister.

Mr Simitis, 67, said he would remain prime minister until the 7 March election, which was ...

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Mr Simitis may be stepping down with one eye on the job of Commission President (Photo: European Commission)

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