It makes more sense to find out where the middle- and long-term common ground lies.

Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive.

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

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

This is one of the gravest crises Europe has ever experienced... An agreement failed because of the completely stubborn attitudes of the UK and the Netherlands.

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

We must take care that globalization does not become something people become afraid of.