The good thing about the European Union is that the joint project ultimately benefits all Member States and not just a few.

You can't have euro bonds without more interconnection among the national budget policies.

We can't completely rely on the aberrations of history to explain today's European necessities. Future-related issues are no less pressing.

I am in favor of the European institutions being led for the next two-and-a-half years as they have been thus far. We need stability.

The use of EU summits to frame political victories or defeats is an annoying habit.

I have changed the focus of the work of my Commission so that we no longer concern ourselves with trivial details and concentrate on the key issues instead. By doing that, we met a large number of the legitimate demands made by the British people. The Commission really did do everything it could to create the conditions for a positive campaign.

I have known a great many politicians who have not managed to stay in power for 16 years. I have nevertheless already managed to remain at the helm for 18 years. I still want to achieve a great many things for my country. Experience is not a disadvantage here, especially as the head of government of a small country in a European setting that has become more difficult.