In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we'll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere.
Not all Greeks are ready to do whatever is necessary to stay in the euro.
My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.
If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe's drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed.
I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.
A lot of the American press at the time was saying 'just watch what happens when Bertelsmann tries to buy EMI, that will be a moment of truth that will show the Commission's true colors.' Well, that deal never happened either.