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

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.

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.

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

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.

The government is determined to continue the process of fiscal consolidation and structural reform in order to secure sound public finances and improve the country's international competitiveness.