The former Prime Minister of Greece visits Judge Business School to speak about the new European Treaty and its effect on democratic governance in a post-national world.

Costas Simitis will be delivering the Annual Lecture at the Centre for International Business and Management (CIBAM) this evening at the Judge Business School.

Mr Simitis will be giving a speech entitled "European Challenges and the New European Treaty" and will give a unique insight into democracy, having lived during an era of political unrest in Greece.

The former PM, who led the country between 1996 and 2004, is credited by supporters with the rejuvenation of the Greek economy through public investment and infrastructure works. His reforms enabled Greece to reduce inflation considerably and enter the Eurozone.

Simitis was one of the founder members of the Democratic Defence, a political organsisation opposed to the military regime in power during the 60s and 70s. He was forced to flee Greece and spent time in Germany lecturing before returning to help form PASOK (Panhellenic Socialist Movement) which became the first socialist government in Greece. Simitis held various ministerial positions before becoming Prime Minister in 1996.

Judge Business School has been named as one of the ten best business schools in the world according to the Financial Times this week.

The School was placed at tenth in the Financial Times ranking of full-time MBA programmes, a move up of five places from last year, making it the second highest-placed UK school.

CIBAM is a research group based within Judge Business School that aims to increase understanding of internationalisation and managing of the global economy. The Centre conducts research and hold seminars, workshops, and biannual global business symposia. It also provides consulting services in a range of areas.

The new European Treaty was signed in December of 2007 following the rejection of an original constitution in 2005. The new Treaty forms a new framework for the operation of the EU. It is hoped to make decision making quicker and easier for the EU which currently consists of 27 member countries.

The talk will be held at Lecture Theatre 2 of the Judge Business School and begins at 5.30 pm.

All are welcome, but those wishing to attend should register by sending an email to cibam@jbc.cam.ac.uk

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