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What was Karamanlis's stance on Greek membership in the European Economic Community?

  • He was against it

  • He was neutral

  • He pursued an aggressive policy for membership

  • He was silent on it

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Karamanlis pursued an aggressive policy for membership in the European Economic Community (EEC). He believed that Greece's economic future depended on joining the EEC and he was determined to overcome the objections of other member states, such as France and Germany. Karamanlis's efforts were ultimately successful and Greece joined the EEC in 1981.
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