In the age of globalization pooled sovereignty means more power, not less.

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.

I am a very committed European.

The euro area must not be treated as an "opt out" from the European Union.

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

Let us not forget that the European Community started as a project for peace after the terrible Second World War. And today people take for granted the freedom to travel, to study, to work abroad. And the citizens of one country have almost exactly the same rights as another country.

Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth is the key to job-creation and the future prosperity of Europe.