“In the end, the British didn't vote to leave because of the euro. They're not even members of the currency union. Even the refugee crisis hardly affected the country.” EndsCountryMembersVoteCrisisUnionsBritishAffectedCurrencyRefugeeEuroRefugee Crisis Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I am, however, deeply saddened by this [Brexit] vote by the British electorate. But I respect their decision. What is crucial now is that we focus very precisely on what Europe can do for people: stimulate investment, create jobs and together ensure the safety and security of our citizens.” PeopleTogetherJobsCan DoDecisionFocusSecurityCitizensEuropeVoteSafetyInvestmentBritishCrucialElectorateSaddenedSafety And Security Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“The will of the British people must now be put into effect as quickly as possible. Under Article 50 of the EU Treaty the UK must leave the European Union within two years at the latest.” PeopleYearsTwoEffectsUnionsBritishTwo YearsArticlesTreatiesEuropean Union Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“How will the exit affect thousands of British pensioners living in Portugal or Spain who will lose their access to the welfare and health systems? Fifty-three free-trade agreements, which were negotiated by the EU on behalf of all Member States, are also hanging in the balance for the UK.” StatesThreeLosesBalanceMembersTradeBritishAccessWelfareFiftyAgreementBehalfSpainExitFree TradePortugalTrade AgreementsHealth System Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I note that many British MEPs belonging to the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have used all their time in Parliament to work against the institution of which they are members. I would not presume to advise them on what they should or should not do. However, since the UK could not leave the EU fast enough as far as they were concerned, I can imagine that they will not stay any longer than they have to.” ShouldI CanEnoughUsedPartyImagineMembersConcernedIndependenceInstitutionsNotesBritishBelongingImagine ThatParliamentAdviseUkip Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“The outcome of the referendum does not affect those of my officials who have British nationality, since they work for Europe and not for the UK. They have made a major contribution to our common European project, and I will continue to count on their talent and commitment.” DoeMadeCommonTalentProjectsMajorsCommitmentEuropeBritishOutcomesOfficialsContributionNationalityReferendums Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Since populists never miss an opportunity to create a lot of noise about anti-Europe stance. However, the repercussions of the British referendum could quickly put a stop to such crass rabble-rousing, as it should soon become clear that the UK was better off inside the EU - economically, socially and in foreign policy terms.” ShouldOpportunityTermClearMissingPolicyEuropeBritishNoiseForeign PolicyBetter OffStanceRepercussionsPopulistReferendumsCrass Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Germany will continue to play a central - perhaps even a more important - role in the European Union. I think that we will all miss the pragmatic approach of the British, however, particularly in those long nights of negotiation.” ThinkingLongImportantPlayNightRolesMissingApproachUnionsBritishGermanyNegotiationEuropean UnionPragmaticLong Nights Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“With their charm and legendary sense of humor, the British directly or indirectly paved the way for a large number of European compromises.” WayNumbersBritishCompromiseCharmSense Of HumorLarge NumbersLegendary Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“As a human being I am personally saddened, as I have a great deal of respect for the large number of British colleagues I have worked with over the years. That is why I personally invested countless hours, days and nights, in negotiating a fair deal for the United Kingdom.” YearsHumansNightHoursHuman BeingsUnitedDealsNumbersFairsBritishKingdomsColleaguesDay And NightLarge NumbersNegotiatingUnited KingdomSaddened Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I have changed the focus of the work of my Commission so that we no longer concern ourselves with trivial details and concentrate on the key issues instead. By doing that, we met a large number of the legitimate demands made by the British people. The Commission really did do everything it could to create the conditions for a positive campaign.” PeopleMadeNumbersIssuesFocusConditionsChangedKeysMetsDemandConcernDetailsBritishCampaignsLarge NumbersI Have Changed Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
