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Former Prime Minister of Greece

Lucas Papademos, born on October 11, 1947, is a former Prime Minister of Greece. He has extensive experience in the Greek and international financial sectors, having held senior positions in institutions such as the European Central Bank and the National Bank of Greece.

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“The financial crisis in our country is not a passing storm. Given the size of the problems, our national effort will not be completed in 2012. It will take many years and will require the efforts and insistence of several governments.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“We must all assume out responsibilities to take the country forward.”

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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 prosperity.”

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“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.”

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About the Author

Born: October 11, 1947
Known for: Former Prime Minister of Greece
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