Governments are not always right.

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.

Even when governments take the right steps to reform, these can be negatively impacted by events outside their control.

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.

The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them.

Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

I'll put it frankly - Britain has more influence in China than Norway or Switzerland, with all respect for the other countries.