Greece: 45th anniversary of PASOK's historic 1981 election victory

Reflecting on the 45th anniversary of the October 1981 elections, commentary highlights the historical impact of Andreas Papandreou and PASOK. The election, in which PASOK secured 48.06% of the vote and 172 seats, marked the first time the left held government power in Greece, significantly altering the country's political trajectory.

The analysis notes that this victory provided a shift away from previous political structures and established a socialist presence within the European Union context of that era.