Whatever the details of union may be, there's no doubt we need more policy coordination in Europe.

We want to encourage those who are able to work, no question.

I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days.

As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.

Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.

Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive.

A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.