Education
He studied civil engineering in the National Technical University of Athens.
He studied civil engineering in the National Technical University of Athens.
He occupied several cabinet posts in the Panellinion Socialistikon Kinema (Panhellenic Socialist Movement) governments under Andreas Papandreou, serving as Minister of Interior (1981–1984), Welfare and Social Insurance (1984–1987), Labour (1987–1989) and National Economy (1989, 1993–1994). He is most notable for his official recognition of the left-wing fighters of the Greek Resistance during World World War II and his healthcare and welfare reforms which established the National Health System (Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας) of Greece.