The dream of Europe is a region of freedom and peace, of security, law, democracy, tolerance and mutual respect. If you look into the faces of the refugees you will see this dream. These are people who are fleeing from war, hate, violence and unjust systems.

Businesses will only invest in Greece if three conditions are fulfilled. First, there must be a clear commitment to the euro. No businesses will invest if they have to fear that Greece will leave the euro zone at some point. Second, the Greek government must be prepared to work together with European institutions in order to restructure the country.

Trump is the freely elected president of the U.S. and as such deserves respect.

For German Social Democracy, Europe is vital to the national interest.

We need economic growth in Europe and we need to find a solution for the excessive interest rates that are making it difficult for many countries to get their own debt under control.

I believe the people should have the opportunity to have a greater influence on politics with their ideas. We need a new impulse for renewal.

In the days before the vote, I bet that the British would stay in the EU.