I take office during the most difficult moment in the country's recent history. The country can be saved - it's up to us. I think it is obvious for those who support this government to undertake the commitment and ensure that our country's euro membership is not endangered.

Delays in granting of justice very often reduce the speed with which investment could be undertaken, discouraging investors.

Our membership of the euro is a guarantee of monetary stability and creates the right conditions for sustainable growth. Our membership of the euro is the only choice.

So it won't be a surprise when the Greek default actually happens and we expect it one way or the other to be relatively soon.

More cuts were needed to avoid exiting the eurozone.

Dealing with Greece's problems will be more difficult if Greece is not a member of the eurozone.

In the 20 years before Greece end up with the Euro, efforts to improve competitiveness through exchange rate and adjustments resulted only in temporary gains of competitiveness.