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.
Lucas PapademosOur 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.
Lucas PapademosSo 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.
Lucas PapademosI think the facts reveal that the European partners have taken extraordinary measures to help Greece address its problems.
Lucas Papademos