“The more there is a European solution to a theoretical, but possible, ...” — George Papandreou Quote

“The more there is a European solution to a theoretical, but possible, problem in the markets, the less we will have to talk about an I.M.F. solution.”

“If we were the problem, it would be very convenient - kick Greece out, everything's fine. What would happen to Spain, what about Portugal, what about Italy, what about the whole of the euro zone? We need more cooperation and less simplification and prejudice.”

“We have a rise of extremism because we need to give a sense that we are targeting some of the deeper problems in Greece, the injustices.”

“If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.”

“My early films were very European based. It was 'As It Is In Heaven,' 'Together,' they were great international successes, but then I did, I think, 60 movies or something.”

“After September 11, the European governments have completely failed. They are incapable of seeing beyond their own national scope of interests.”