Despite the difficulties, Saab says that the current problems are a short-term issue.

"Granted, in the last month you've seen all the risk and none of the return, but ultimately these are short-term issues that will be resolved."

At the same time, many policymakers focus almost exclusively on short-term issues.

"This is very much of a short-term issue," he said.

Prices of intermediate- to short-term issues, by comparison, did not move much.

"You always have to take care of today, the short-term issues and the long-term issues."

A number of the industries that you mention do have short-term issues.

Europe means working together towards objectives that are much more important than short-term issues or national sensitivities.

We have to overcome certain short-term issues to be able to focus on long-term economic and social development.

Be capable of setting aside your national interests and short-term issues because humanity has no time to lose.