There are certain moments in the history of a nation when the choices made define the decades to come.

Greece has great strengths, but much of this potential has been wasted. That's because of a wider political system, but also because of a lack of an institutional framework.

If you put all the European countries together, we are the biggest economy in the world.

We stand united, facing the big responsibility to change our country into a nation of justice, solidarity, humanity and green development.

Despite the deep reforms we are making, traders and speculators have forced interest rates on Greek bonds to record highs.

I never thought of politics as a profession.

People would say you look weak if you're not cursing the opposition and driving around in a big black car while always wearing a tie. Above all, to be 'strong' you're always supposed to be giving orders.