I am not a politician but I have dedicated the biggest part of my professional life to economic policy both in Greece and Europe.
Lucas PapademosI think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.
Lucas PapademosMy 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.
Lucas PapademosI am convinced that the public, large majority of the Greek people, realize that policies pursued in the past and the market practices have to be changed, in order to improve the prospects of the Greek economy. So there is, I think, strong public support despite the increases in social tensions.
Lucas Papademos