For my generation, the monetary union has always been about forging peace.

You can consider this carved in stone: I rule out becoming Herman Van Rompuy's successor.

Anyone who believes that the eternal question of war and peace in Europe is no longer there risks being deeply mistaken.

The European Union has decades of experience in overcoming crises and has always emerged stronger after.

I believe neither the French nor the Dutch really rejected the constitutional treaty.

The European family may well be anything but perfect.

I don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance.