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WORLD, Page 57World NotesGREECEVerdict on The Trial
On the eve of Parliament's climactic vote last week, former
Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou made a rare appearance on the
podium. But instead of defending himself against corruption charges
stemming from a $210 million bank-embezzlement scandal, he went on
the offensive, charging that his accusers were motivated by
"mudslinging" and acted out of "political self-interest." The
strategy failed to prevent an indictment. By a largely partisan
vote of 166 to 121, the legislators ordered Papandreou, 70, to
stand trial later this year before a special court on three felony
charges -- taking bribes, accepting the proceeds of a crime, and
breach of faith.
Ousted from office last June in an election dominated by
corruption charges, Papandreou still heads Greece's Socialist
Party. Following last week's decision on Papandreou, the coalition
government of the conservative New Democracy Party and the Alliance
of the Left decided to dissolve Parliament this week and hold new
elections on Nov. 5. Papandreou has vowed to seek re-election to
his seat.