Samaras, Antonis, 1951-

a Greek economist and politician who has been leader of New Democracy, Greece's major conservative party and main opposition party, since 2009.

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Webb, Murray, 1947- :George Papandreou. 16 June 2011

Date: 2011

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018102

Description: The cartoon shows the Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou standing inside the Parthenon which seems to be shaking itself to bits. Context - the fate of Greece is in the hands of George Papandreou and Antonis Samaras as the nation tries to get its nearly $500 billion in government debt under control. June's unorthodox effort by Messrs. Papandreou and Samaras to heal Greece's divisions almost led to a deal between the two men. In their June 15 phone calls, Mr. Papandreou reasoned that a bipartisan pact could create a firmer footing for the painful austerity policies needed to keep the international rescue loans flowing. Mr. Samaras demanded that Mr. Papandreou resign. The two men nearly agreed, but their talks broke down... (Source: Wall Street Journal - July 26 2011) Title supplied by librarian Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Webb, Murray, 1947- :[Antonis Samaras] 10 October 2012

Date: 2012

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper); Samaras, Antonis, 1951-

Reference: DCDL-0023133

Description: Caricature of Greek Premier Antonis Samaras with the Greek flag behind him and a shaky Acropolis in front. Context: Greek premier, Antonis Samaras, has warned that his country could not manage beyond November without the next tranche of international aid and cautioned of the consequences of unemployment for democracy in Greece. Title supplied by librarian. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Webb, Murray, 1947- :[Antonis Samaras]. 7 November 2011

Date: 2011

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019418

Description: Caricature of Antonis Samaras, leader of New Democracy, Greece's main conservative party and one of the three in the country's new coalition. He has refused to sign a written commitment to deliver on austerity measures aimed at saving Greece from financial ruin. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).