Without growth we can't pay down our debt, and without growth there's no money for welfare.

So yes, European decision making is not pretty. But it does work.

I know too much about British politics to comment on British politics.

People want to make sacrifices but they don't want to be sacrificed.

Without growth we can't pay down our debt, and without growth there's no money for welfare.

I really appreciate the British part of my family.

Peace and solidarity in Europe is not a law of nature. It requires caring, effort and perseverance