I would say we are a friend in need and I am sure that the Greek people would very much welcome the choice of the British people to come and enjoy Greece, first of all, but also that would be a sign of support.

I would say we are a friend in need and I am sure that the Greek people would very much welcome the choice of the British people to come and enjoy Greece, first of all, but also that would be a sign of support.

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

Every leader wants to put his or her imprint on the work that they do, and grow up in specific eras.

When I was growing up in the United States and Sweden, I never thought about becoming a politician.

As long as I feel I am doing what I think is right and just for my country, for the Greek people, that is enough for me. Saving Greece from this crisis was the first thing on the agenda. We are now on a much more normalised road.

You can theorise about the options you have but in reality they are very specific.