Lucas Papademos
Lucas Papademos
Lucas Demetrios Papademosis a Greek economist who was the Prime Minister of Greece from November 2011 to May 2012, leading a provisional government in the wake of the Greek debt crisis...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth11 October 1947
country thinking judging
And judging what is appropriate or not appropriate for a country, I think it is important in particular in judging what is the appropriate economic policy framework, one should take into account the overall political environment and the institutional framework within which economic policy operates.
continue disastrous efforts sacrifices stay sure turn waste year
A very difficult year is ahead of us. We must continue our efforts with decisiveness, to stay in the euro, to make sure we do not waste the sacrifices and do not turn the crisis into an uncontrolled and disastrous bankruptcy.
country believe government
I thank all of those deputies who supported the government and gave it a vote of confidence. I believe each of those votes represents a responsible decision to avoid placing our country's membership of the eurozone in danger.
justice delay speed
Delays in granting of justice very often reduce the speed with which investment could be undertaken, discouraging investors.
government achievement assuming
Governments cannot assume or expect that the ECB will always facilitate their funding independently of the achievement of their fiscal and other policy objectives.
country guarantees financial
The participation of our country in the eurozone is a guarantee for the country's monetary stability. It is a driver of financial prosperity.
thinking leaving euro
I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.
mean europe people
Our 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.
greek way surprise
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.
thinking people effort
I am confident that we can overcome this crisis, provided that we remain united in our effort to address our debt and competitiveness problems. And I think that the Greek people are united; it's important also that the political forces are united in line with the will of the Greek people.
country commitment thinking
I take office during the most difficult moment in the country's recent history. The country can be saved - it's up to us. I think it is obvious for those who support this government to undertake the commitment and ensure that our country's euro membership is not endangered.
country stress believe
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.
country government order
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.
taken thinking addresses
I think the facts reveal that the European partners have taken extraordinary measures to help Greece address its problems.