I am, however, deeply saddened by this [Brexit] vote by the British electorate. But I respect their decision. What is crucial now is that we focus very precisely on what Europe can do for people: stimulate investment, create jobs and together ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

It's important to recognize that we in Europe will either succeed together or fail together.

The Luxembourg financial centre is based on several pillars, we are characterised by the breadth of our product range, we are an active participant in the international credit business.

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.

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.

We must go back to teach Europeans to love Europe.

With hindsight, it is always easy to blame everyone else.