I am confident that we can overcome this crisis, provided that we remain united in our effort to address our debt and competitiveness problems. And I think that the Greek people are united; it's important also that the political forces are united in line with the will of the Greek people.

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.

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

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

Greece could default on its debts and even exit currency bloc if it cannot deliver reforms.

More cuts were needed to avoid exiting the eurozone.

I am not a politician but I have dedicated the biggest part of my professional life to economic policy both in Greece and Europe.