We've got to demonstrate why European unity and integration, our vast single market, our single currency, equip us with the strength to embrace globalization.

In the space of a decade, China and India have emerged as dramatic, dynamic competitors.

Europe lacks leadership and a sense of mission and too many people don't feel a part of it.

I'm a fighter, not a quitter.

Few politicians are good at taking the high ground and throwing themselves off it.

It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term.

Having viewed Europe as an extension and projection of itself, France now finds Europe developing a mind and identity of its own which embraces France but is not controlled by France.