“In Europe, even more so than in national politics, we have to follow the principle laid down by Martin Luther: Use language that the people will understand, but don't just tell them what they want to hear.” PeopleWantUseLanguagePrinciplesEuropeLuther Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I have always considered it to be a minor miracle that after the war, people in Europe's border regions were able to forget everything and, in accordance with the slogan "Never Again War," develop a program that still works today.” PeopleStillsWarTodayAbleForgetEuropeProgramMiracleBordersRegionsMinorsSlogansForget Everything Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I'm always quite amazed that people in Europe become unnerved when two institutions or two people have different views.” PeopleTwoDifferentViewsEuropeInstitutionsAmazedDifferent Views 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
“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
“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
“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 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
“Angela Merkel did the right thing. Her decision and the extraordinary willingness of the German people to take in refugees conveyed an image of Germany that is still having positive repercussions today. Unfortunately, people in Germany are no longer seeing that.” PeopleTodayDecisionExtraordinaryRight ThingWillingnessRefugee Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Now people are criticizing Europe, the European Commission, Juncker and the whole lot because the distribution of refugees didn't succeed immediately. But you also have to recognize that close to 20,000 refugees have already been redistributed. There are only a few member states that do not want to take part.” PeopleSucceedCriticizeRefugee Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I have a plan. It entails leading to a fair deal and relationship with the British. We will be reasonable, but we will also negotiate firmly and without gullibility. I believe we must come to an agreement for the people of Britain and the people on the Continent, but not under exclusively British terms.” PeopleBelieveI BelieveTermGullibility Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“My main concern is to protect people from detriment.” PeopleProtectConcern Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
