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George Papandreou is no firebrand but has a better address book of progressive left politicians and thinkers than anyone else in Europe (Photo: PES)

George Papandreou – the phoenix of Greek politics?

As dynasties go there are few to match the line of Papandreous, who have been at the heart of Greek politics since before the first world war.

Now the latest in this long line, George Papandreou is making one the most audacious come-back bids in recent European politics.

While the mainstream left parties of the historic European left like the French Socialists or Britain's Labour party are down on the floor there is a spring in the steps of other centre-left parties in Europe.

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Denis MacShane is a former UK minister of Europe. He writes on European policy and politics.

George Papandreou is no firebrand but has a better address book of progressive left politicians and thinkers than anyone else in Europe (Photo: PES)

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Denis MacShane is a former UK minister of Europe. He writes on European policy and politics.

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