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Who was the government of Andreas Papandreou?

  • Involved in numerous scandals

  • Corruption-free

  • Dedicated to education

  • Focused on economic development

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The government of Andreas Papandreou was involved in numerous scandals, including the'Ouzogate' affair, in which the government was accused of illegally selling import quotas for ouzo, a popular Greek liquor. The government was also accused of corruption, cronyism, and nepotism. The scandals led to Papandreou's resignation in 1989.
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