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

My mother wanted me to be a professor, because I have several people in my family who are professors at university.

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

I am a very committed European.

I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.

Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

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.