Lucas Papademos Quotes About Greece

• 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.

  Lucas Papademos

  Mean, Europe, People

• I think the facts reveal that the European partners have taken extraordinary measures to help Greece address its problems.

  Lucas Papademos

  Taken, Thinking, Addresses

• In the 20 years before Greece end up with the Euro, efforts to improve competitiveness through exchange rate and adjustments resulted only in temporary gains of competitiveness.

  Lucas Papademos

  Years, Effort, Gains

  "Cnbc’s Chief International Correspondent Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Speaks With Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos". Interview with Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, www.cnbc.com. January 15, 2012.

• I think it's often discussed that leaving the Euro is an option for Greece. I think this is really not an option.

  Lucas Papademos

  Thinking, Leaving, Euro

  CNBC Transcript: CNBC'S Chief International Correspondent Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Speaks With Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos, www.cnbc.com. January 15, 2012.

• Greece could default on its debts and even exit currency bloc if it cannot deliver reforms.

  Lucas Papademos

  Reform, Debt, Exit

• Greece is at a crucial crossroads. The choices that are made and the policies that are enforced will have a decisive impact on the wellbeing of Greeks. The way forward will not be easy but the problems can be solved, and will be solved, if there is unity, co-operation and consensus.

  Lucas Papademos

  Way Forward, Impact, Choices

  "Lucas Papademos to lead Greece's interim coalition government" by Helena Smith, www.theguardian.com. November 10, 2011.

• Dealing with Greece's problems will be more difficult if Greece is not a member of the eurozone.

  Lucas Papademos

  Problem, Members, Difficult

• 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 Papademos

  Europe, Politician, Economic

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