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.

What is most important for Europe is economic growth and jobs, security at home and safety in the world.

I believe that if you treat China as an enemy, then it is likely to become one.

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

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

They want to derail peace because they want to plunge Northern Ireland back into armed conflict.

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