“A united Europe is our Continent's only chance to avoid falling off the world's radar. The heads of government of Germany, France and the United Kingdom also know that their voice is only heard internationally because they speak through the megaphone of the European Union.” KnowsWorldGovernmentFallSpeakVoiceChanceUnitedHeardEuropeUnionsKingdomsFranceGermanyContinentsEuropean UnionRadarUnited KingdomFalling Off Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“But it is the best thing that we have for bringing the countries of Europe around the same table and for forging compromises so that people here can live in peace, freedom and prosperity. In a world which is growing closer together all the time, we can only survive and influence the rules if we join forces. We will miss the presence of the United Kingdom at this table.” PeopleIfsWorldCountryTogetherForceUnitedGrowingInfluenceMissingEuropeTablesProsperityKingdomsCompromiseBest ThingsUnited KingdomForging Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Here in Brussels, we did everything to accommodate David Cameron's concerns. My collaborators and I personally spent countless days and nights negotiating an agreement that was fair toward the United Kingdom and toward the other 27 Member States. I was then very surprised to see that this settlement played no role whatsoever in the campaign in the United Kingdom. At the same time it is hardly surprising.” StatesNightUnitedRolesMembersConcernFairsCampaignsKingdomsAgreementSurprisingDay And NightSettlementAccommodateNegotiatingCollaboratorsCameronUnited KingdomBrussels Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Now it is firstly a matter of a clean divorce, because citizens and companies need legal certainty. Can there be a new partnership with the United Kingdom one day? All 27 Member States would have to agree to that. And the United Kingdom would first have to reflect on what it wants itself.” WantNeedsFirstsMatterStatesUnitedCompanyCitizensOne DayMembersAgreeCleanDivorceKingdomsCertaintyPartnershipUnited Kingdom Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“There can be no doubt that, with the United Kingdom, we will lose a very market-oriented voice.” VoiceLosesUnitedDoubtKingdomsNo DoubtUnited Kingdom 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
