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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-11-13
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] K. Karamanlis Speech on Europe & Economy
[02] Alogoskoufis Speech at London School of Economics
[01] K. Karamanlis Speech on Europe & Economy
Prime-minister, Kostas Karamanlis delivered a speech on the subject
"Where Europe Goes" at an event organized by the Konstantinos
Karamanlis Democracy Institute on Thursday evening. Referring to
Europe's present and future, he made proposals to deal with the
financial crisis. Attending the event held at an Athens hotel was
former Austria's Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel, guest of honour.
A few days prior to the G20 Summit in Washington, Mr. Karamanlis
underlined the need for coordination of efforts to confine and face the
economic crisis at European and global level. He spoke of protracted
uncertainty and recession in Europe, underlining that emphasis should
be placed on social cohesion. As the Prime-minister characteristically
said the financial crisis clearly indicates what Europe must do. Europe
must assume a pilot role for the establishment of strong international
institutions able to coordinate interdependence of national economies
in order to deal with negative impacts and boost positive prospects.
Unity of forces and common actions can achieve the best results in the
least time. He stressed the need for a new strategy to consolidate
stability and transparency in the financial system and avert
irregularities and exaggerations.Finally, the Prime-minister said:
"Europe must be a pioneer in many issues of international dimension,
mainly in the double energy and environment challenge, protection of
environment and natural resources and global warming. In any occasion
Europe should deal collectively both economic challenges and the many
other world dangers. We should wonder " Where Europe Goes" and respond
"What Europe we Want". The Europe I vision has a unified and strong
voice in the world financial and political stage, develops a strong
international presence and is more effective."
News item: 15520
[02] Alogoskoufis Speech at London School of Economics
Finance Minister, George Alogoskoufis on Thursday delivered a speech at
the London School of Economics on the subject: "Europe, financial
crisis, and world economy". As Mr. Alogoskoufis stressed the current
global financial crisis has brought up the dangers of globalization,
adding that as the crisis is global the response must also be given at
global level.
Europe's coordinated reactions and international initiatives have
indicated the road for similar initiatives at international level.
Effective coordination at international level is mandatory to overcome
the financial crisis.
News item: 15522
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