“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 known a great many politicians who have not managed to stay in power for 16 years. I have nevertheless already managed to remain at the helm for 18 years. I still want to achieve a great many things for my country. Experience is not a disadvantage here, especially as the head of government of a small country in a European setting that has become more difficult.” WantYearsStillsCountryGovernmentDifficultKnownAchievePoliticianSettingSettingsGreat MenNeverthelessDisadvantagesHelmSmall Countries Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Greeks have to know that they are not alone ... Those who are fighting for the survivor of Greece inside the Euro area are deeply harmed by the impression floating around in the Greek public opinion that Greece is a victim. Greece is a member of the EU and the euro. I want Greece to be a constructive member of the Union because the EU is also benefiting from Greece.” KnowsWantFightingOpinionMembersAreasVictimUnionsImpressionGreekSurvivorFloatingPublic OpinionGreeceNot AloneConstructiveEuro Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“The Greek nation has to be respected. I am not in the camp of those who openly want to humiliate Greece.” WantNationsGreekCampsGreeceHumiliate Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“I have another explanation [of Brexit]: In its 43 years of EU membership, Britain has never been able to decide whether it wants to fully or only partially belong to the EU.” WantYearsAbleExplanationBritainMembership Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
“Stories are invented: Juncker wants to introduce the euro everywhere or immediately deepen the EU - although I publicly stated the opposite that same day.” WantStoriesOppositesIntroducingEuro 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
“I'm ready to be insulted as being insufficiently democratic, but I want to be serious ... I am for secret, dark debates.” WantDarkSecretSeriousReadyDemocraticDebateInsulted Author:Jean-Claude Juncker
