Some countries need extra stimulus in specific areas. Something has to be done against high youth unemployment in Greece and Spain, for example. But in the end, there is no way around it: The debt levels have to come down.

I never had ambition to become president of the state or to accomplish more than men.

If women decide that their mission, their political career, balances out what they have to give up, they can be and are equally successful as men.

People trust those leaders who show real results of their work, rather than those who just talk about the results.

With the danger of terrorism and war spreading in the world, now is the right moment to stop and reconsider our actions and do everything possible to bring an end to the fighting, be it in your own homeland, neighboring countries, or in your region.

The world has become more diversified, with women becoming a real power of change.

I am happy and proud that during one year of presidency, my initiatives have been strongly supported by the people and society and we have launched the process of vitally important state reforms.