My main concern is to protect people from detriment.

You can consider this carved in stone: I rule out becoming Herman Van Rompuy's successor.

I wouldn't like Greece to stay recession. I do think that everything has to be undertaken to reconnect with growth.

There can be no doubt that, with the United Kingdom, we will lose a very market-oriented voice.

It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe.

Greeks have to know that they are not alone ... Those who are fighting for the survivor of Greece inside the Euro area are deeply harmed by the impression floating around in the Greek public opinion that Greece is a victim. Greece is a member of the EU and the euro. I want Greece to be a constructive member of the Union because the EU is also benefiting from Greece.

I haven't yet given everything: I am still full of energy. But I wanted to make it clear that I don't have to make unwarranted concessions to national governments or to parliament. I want to avoid the impression that I am doing things just to ensure that I am re-elected. That's not the case. I have had my career.