“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 don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance.” ThinkingPolicyConceptsSubstanceCategories 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
“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
“You can't have euro bonds without more interconnection among the national budget policies.” PolicyBudgetsEuroInterconnection Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I'm convinced that, in the long term, a monetary union includes a joint debt policy under strict, mutually agreed upon conditions.” LongTermConditionsPolicyUnionsDebtConvincedLong TermStrictJointsMonetary Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
