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.

When it becomes serious, you have to lie.

We must also take this opportunity to learn from the situation [of Brexit], just as we learned from the refugee and debt crises.

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.

Trump knows that he is encountering a complete lack of understanding in Europe, but it's apparent that he's not very impressed by it. My experience, however, has been that American presidents take a greater interest in Europe over the course of their term.

One can't allow blind loyalty to a friendship to lead one away from acting in the public interest. If Martin [Schulz] were to propose something that was totally absurd, our friendship would not prevent me from doing the opposite.