According to TEDGlobal, Papandreou is a former prime minister of Greece, and someone who was at the head of the country in 2009, when the euro crisis flared up. He was invited to share his views on these events and other themes at TEDGlobal 2013, which is scheduled to take place in three weeks.
"With all due respect for those who have signed the petition, the TEDGlobal program won’t change. Papandreou’s experience as the PM of his country during a phase of political and economic turmoil is an interesting lens into the broader problems that continue to trouble Europe. That’s why we invited him to TEDGlobal. What he learned from his period in office gives him a rare insiders’ viewpoint, at a crucial moment for the continent.(Tsk, tsk, tsk... Now dear frappers you know why and how the one percent protects its own!)
For the record, any politicians coming to TED are asked to give a talk that is framed around ideas and insights, rather than partisanship. And like all our speakers, Papandreou is not being paid to speak at TEDGlobal.
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