If we are going to approach the euro area as a zone with a harsh line in the middle between AAA and non-AAA, between the north and the south, no way are we going to move forward. — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
If there is a risk in a bank, our first question should be 'Okay, what are you in the bank going to do about… — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
Macroeconomic adjustment programmes are tailor-made to the situation of the country concerned and no models or templates are used. — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
What we've done last night is what I call pushing back the risks..If there is a risk in a bank, our first question should be 'Okay, what are you in the bank going to do about that? What can you do to recapitalise yourself? If the bank can't do it, then we'll talk to the shareholders and the bondholders, we'll… — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share
Banks should contribute to the real economy, make a positive contribution to economic growth. — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
As a minister, you shouldn't imagine you know better than the technical experts in your ministry. In the end you're there to apply the… — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
If I finance a bank and I know if the bank will get in trouble, I will be hit and I will lose money,… — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
If we are going to approach the euro area as a zone with a harsh line in the middle between AAA and non-AAA, between… — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
Taking away the risk from the financial sector and taking it on to the public shoulders is not the right approach. — Jeroen Dijsselbloem Copy Share Image
