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.

I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.

Too often we think we can act without explaining and take decisions without justifying them.

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

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

There is no high-carbon future

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