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.

My job will not be easy but I am convinced the problems will be solved in a quicker and more efficient way if there is unity and consensus.

I thank all of those deputies who supported the government and gave it a vote of confidence. I believe each of those votes represents a responsible decision to avoid placing our country's membership of the eurozone in danger.

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.

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

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

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.