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

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.

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

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

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

The Eurogroup decisions are always taken unanimously.