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

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.

For investor confidence, it is important that there is certainty about the future of Ireland in E.U.

Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

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

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

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