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.

At least in Europe, we consider the right to privacy a fundamental right and it is a very serious matter.

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

Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

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

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