Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

Norway or Switzerland are two marvelous countries, I very much admire, the most advanced countries in the world in fact with great qualities of life.

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

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

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

I think diversity can also be a resource, an asset, especially in a world that is becoming globalized, to deal with difference, to deal with variety, to deal with complexity.

I am a very committed European.