I don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance.

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

When the going gets tough, you have to lie.

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

I put my money on Brexit. The EU Financial Stability Commissioner, Jonathan Hill from Britain, still owes me a pound.

The outcome of the referendum does not affect those of my officials who have British nationality, since they work for Europe and not for the UK. They have made a major contribution to our common European project, and I will continue to count on their talent and commitment.

I completely agree with Helmut Kohl. I am not an advocate of the "United States of Europe," nor am I an integration fanatic.