Europe Quotes by Lucas Papademos

17 Europe quotes by Lucas Papademos

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Papademos offers seventeen observations that blend his economic expertise with a broader view of European policy. The collection gives readers a concise feel for his analytical approach to the continent’s challenges.

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

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More cuts were needed to avoid exiting the eurozone.

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

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I think the funds that have been pledged at Euro Summit, combined with the outcome of the private sector involvement process should…

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

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The participation of our country in the eurozone is a guarantee for the country's monetary stability. It is a driver of financial…

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I am not a politician but I have dedicated the biggest part of my professional life to economic policy both in Greece…

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Our membership of the euro is a guarantee of monetary stability and creates the right conditions for sustainable growth. Our membership of…

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In the 20 years before Greece end up with the Euro, efforts to improve competitiveness through exchange rate and adjustments resulted only…

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

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Our eurozone partners have made it clear: The choice is between staying in or getting out of the eurozone.

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I am personally convinced - and I think the Greek people share this belief in a fundamental way - that we can…

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I am confident that we can overcome this crisis, provided that we remain united in our effort to address our debt and…

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Greece is at a crucial crossroads. The choices that are made and the policies that are enforced will have a decisive impact…

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I am convinced that the public, large majority of the Greek people, realize that policies pursued in the past and the market…

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A very difficult year is ahead of us. We must continue our efforts with decisiveness, to stay in the euro, to make…

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Our position in Europe is not negotiable. The Greek people will defend it by all means. But participation in the euro involves…

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The ECB's interventions in sovereign bond markets should not be perceived or interpreted as a 'freebie' for governments. They are temporary.

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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…

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Our membership of the euro is a guarantee of monetary stability and creates the right conditions for sustainable growth. Our membership of the euro…

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Greece is at a crucial crossroads. The choices that are made and the policies that are enforced will have a decisive impact on the…

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A very difficult year is ahead of us. We must continue our efforts with decisiveness, to stay in the euro, to make sure we…

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I am not a politician but I have dedicated the biggest part of my professional life to economic policy both in Greece and Europe.

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Our position in Europe is not negotiable. The Greek people will defend it by all means. But participation in the euro involves rules and…

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

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

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My job will not be easy but I am convinced the problems will be solved in a quicker and more efficient way if there…

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I think achieving a higher fiscal stability is also a very important condition for restoring an environment which is conducive to growth.

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

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