Growth based on debt is unsustainable, artificial.

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.

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

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

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.

I am a very committed European.