I don't think Spain will need any kind of external support.

The person who is ahead in the end will have the advantage.

In the highest government office, you have to be ready to bow out at any time, otherwise you are not a free individual anymore.

In 1913 many believed that there would never again be a war in Europe. The great powers of the continent were so closely intertwined economically that the view was widespread that they could no longer afford to have military confrontations.

My father was a steel worker and Martin's [Schulz] grandfather was a miner in Saarland. In these occupations, there is a particular awareness of solidarity. That creates links that aren't present in other relationships.

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

As a human being I am personally saddened, as I have a great deal of respect for the large number of British colleagues I have worked with over the years. That is why I personally invested countless hours, days and nights, in negotiating a fair deal for the United Kingdom.