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.

Responding to the challenge of climate change is the ultimate political test for our generation...Our package not only responds to this challenge, but...is an opportunity that should create thousands of new businesses and millions of jobs in Europe.

Even when governments take the right steps to reform, these can be negatively impacted by events outside their control.

The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them.

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 have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.