Take the military option off the table - we have already seen it doesn't work.

We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.

My impression is that American policy speaks not of antagonism but rather partnership.

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

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

Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.

Our future begins on January 1 1999. The euro is Europe's key to the 21st century. The era of solo national fiscal and economic policy is over.