I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.

Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.

I am a very committed European.

Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.

I say to my friends, 'Don't just listen to the vuvuzelas; look at who scores the goals.' And this is the important thing.

I'll put it frankly - Britain has more influence in China than Norway or Switzerland, with all respect for the other countries.