The many refugees are not a Greek or German problem. They are a European problem. We should therefore develop a common strategy. That's why I am launching a cross-border movement for more democracy.

Every sensible banker understands that Greece should not have received any more money: a bankrupt state that can never be expected to repay loans is not a good debtor.

Germany is Europe's heart. But bitterness is widespread. Currently the Germans hate the Greeks and the Greeks hate the Germans. The demonization of the country has to stop if we want a strong Europe. So I am setting a positive example.

I don't believe a Brexit will hurt the City of London as one of the largest financial centers in the world.

I'm the finance minister of a bankrupt country!

Nothing is more boring than talking to people who share my opinion anyway.

If the British think they can simply detach from the continent and sail towards the USA or China, then they are mistaken.