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.

Women have more inner power for creation, starting from family and home and ending with professional activity and politics.

I ran for president because I wanted to help Lithuania and its people during a difficult time. My country was on the very edge of an economic crisis, and people were disappointed by the economic situation and the political elite. We all needed change and motivation to consolidate our efforts in order to overcome the difficulties.

As a woman, I think my style defines my leadership in that it's a gentler, more compassionate approach. Rather than tell people what's good for them, I consult, I listen and I compromise where it's in the best interest of the citizens.

From day one, my mantra has been - and will continue to be - that as a government we were there to serve the people, not the other way around.

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

Any work you do, do it the best you can and achieve the maximum result.