“One shouldn't pursue the wrong policies just because one is afraid of not being reelected. Those who intend to govern have to take responsibility for their countries and for Europe as a whole. This means, if need be, that they have to pursue the right policies, even if many voters think they are the wrong ones.” IfsThinkingNeedsMeanCountryWholeResponsibilityPolicyEuropePursueVotersTaking Responsibility Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I am in favor of the European institutions being led for the next two-and-a-half years as they have been thus far. We need stability.” NeedsYearsHas BeensTwoNextHalfInstitutionsFavorsStabilityHalf A Year 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
“It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe.” NeedsEurope Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Since it took up office, the Commission which I lead has pursued a clear policy: we need less interference from Brussels when it comes to the things that Member States can deal with better on their own. That is why we no longer regulate oil cans or showerheads, but concentrate instead on what we can do better together rather than alone - such as tackling the refugee crisis or securing our external borders. Only in that way can we make people feel that Europe makes a tangible difference.” PeopleWayNeedsFeelsStatesTogetherCan DoDifferencesDealsClearPolicyMembersOfficeEuropeCrisisOilBordersRefugeePursuedTangibleInterferenceTacklingRefugee CrisisBrusselsBetter Together Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I don't think Spain will need any kind of external support.” ThinkingNeedsKindSupportSpain Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
