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

Yesterday's shining heroes of Brexit have become the sorrowful heroes of today.

From the very beginning Europe has been not only a success story but also a story of success achieved by learning.

It is always said that Europe is a project of the elite. That's incorrect.

Here in Brussels, we did everything to accommodate David Cameron's concerns. My collaborators and I personally spent countless days and nights negotiating an agreement that was fair toward the United Kingdom and toward the other 27 Member States. I was then very surprised to see that this settlement played no role whatsoever in the campaign in the United Kingdom. At the same time it is hardly surprising.

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

With their charm and legendary sense of humor, the British directly or indirectly paved the way for a large number of European compromises.