Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

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

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.

Growth based on debt is unsustainable, artificial.

I am a very committed European.

Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

I say to my friends, 'Don't just listen to the vuvuzelas; look at who scores the goals.' And this is the important thing.