I'm not suffering from withdrawal symptoms. I would say that I have a balanced state of mind.

You can't deepen the European Union against the wishes of the European countries.

I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset.

The European family may well be anything but perfect.

I'm not suffering from withdrawal symptoms. I would say that I have a balanced state of mind.

In the highest government office, you have to be ready to bow out at any time, otherwise you are not a free individual anymore.

I put my money on Brexit. The EU Financial Stability Commissioner, Jonathan Hill from Britain, still owes me a pound.