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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 is the only choice.

It's in our interests that the euro is a successful, strong currency.

We're very proud to be part of the eurozone. But this comes with obligations and it is crucial we show the world we can live up to those obligations.

The goal of the government is to guarantee the place of Greece in the eurozone against those who want to undermine it.

It is a responsibility we perceive from the entire international community to protect the stability of the single currency as well as the European frame work.

We must stress that the euro has been beneficial to the European Union because, otherwise, in this context of international turmoil, every country would have to devalue their currencies.

I can understand countries don't want to join the euro, but they cannot impede the consolidation and strengthening of the eurozone.

It is true that no member state can be required to make payments to others. But if countries want to offer voluntary assistance, as in the Greek case, this isn't only allowed, but it's also in Germany's interest. We all benefit by ensuring the stability of the euro zone.

The reserve currency role seems to add prestige to an area and some people in Europe have talked about the desirability of the euro becoming an international reserve currency.

Countries themselves need to do everything possible to remain in the euro zone.