I am a quiet man who grows through adversity.

Young people in particular need real options to find a decent job and to lift their lives. I'm not sure the new Islamist governments will be the best to promote prosperity and growth.

There are the countries of the north of Europe taking decisions and the countries of the south of Europe that are living under intervention. This division exists.

There is no possible negotiation with these killers. Our aim is to win over terrorism. Only by being firm we can stop terrorism. We must be firm fighting the terrorists and opposing the final aims they want to achieve.

But, you know, once you're in government, very often you need to shoulder responsibility. I hope the new Spanish government will think about this and will therefore act accordingly. I really and sincerely hope so.

The alliance should agree... to an effective NATO role against the new threats presented by international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

Without economic development, any potential for political openness and freedom will be questionable.