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

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

For investor confidence, it is important that there is certainty about the future of Ireland in E.U.

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

Growth based on debt is unsustainable, artificial.

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

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.