It is not acceptable that European Union countries are divided into those who give and those who take.

Stories are invented: Juncker wants to introduce the euro everywhere or immediately deepen the EU - although I publicly stated the opposite that same day.

Many in Germany are saying that Macron should be helped. That's also how I see it. But Germany cannot solve France's problems. The French president and his government will have to seriously knuckle down in order to pull France out of its slump.

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.

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

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

We do not attract Russian money to Luxembourg with high interest rates.