Politician Quotes by Lucas Papademos

And judging what is appropriate or not appropriate for a country, I think it is important in particular in judging what is the appropriate…

— Lucas Papademos

Delays in granting of justice very often reduce the speed with which investment could be undertaken, discouraging investors.

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos

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…

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos

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

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

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos

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

— Lucas Papademos