Therefore one should speak at the same time of national citizenship and wider European citizenship.

These days there are not enough of such intermediary groups, between the state and the individual, with the result that political leaders are often unduly guided by opinion polls.

The driving force behind the liberal counter-offensive in Europe has been a reaction against irresponsibility.

The unions may continue to decline, but if they do, it'll be their fault.

For me, socialism has always been about liberty and solidarity, but also about responsibility.

The European model is in danger if we obliterate the principle of personal responsibility.

Fundamentally, American society is composed of individuals who don't go out of their way to do each other favours.