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.

I am a very committed European.

Governments are not always right.

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

Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.

What people call serendipity sometimes is just having your eyes open.

I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.