A new state, if it wants to join the European Union, has to apply to become a member of the European Union like any state.

There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity without stability.

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.

If we say leaders are incompetent, we are going to fuel extremist, populist, xenophobic and ultra-nationalist parties.

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.

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

A new state, if it wants to join the European Union, has to apply to become a member of the European Union like any state.