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

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

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

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.

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

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.

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