Stefanos Manos, the veteran Greek politician and former finance minister, has passed away at the age of 86. The news of his death was confirmed on August 15, 2026, in Athens, Greece. Born in Athens in 1939, Manos dedicated his life to public service, entering politics with New Democracy and serving in the Hellenic Parliament since 1977.
He was a prominent advocate of privatization during the 1980s, a stance that would shape his career and influence the country's economic policies. Manos went on to found The Liberals in 1999, a party that aimed to promote liberal values and free market principles.