Our position in Europe is not negotiable. The Greek people will defend it by all means. But participation in the euro involves rules and obligations, which we must consistently meet. Greece belongs to Europe and Europe cannot be envisaged without Greece.

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

Our eurozone partners have made it clear: The choice is between staying in or getting out of the eurozone.

Governments cannot assume or expect that the ECB will always facilitate their funding independently of the achievement of their fiscal and other policy objectives.

The new co-operation government will do the best it can to address the country's problems, and I believe that with the co-operation of all - and the new government stresses this - and the unity of all, we will achieve that.

I think achieving a higher fiscal stability is also a very important condition for restoring an environment which is conducive to growth...

I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.