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Quote by Jean-Claude Juncker

“You can't deepen the European Union against the wishes of the European countries.”

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Jean-Claude Juncker, born on December 9, 1954, is a former Prime Minister of Luxembourg and a prominent figure in European politics. He has held various roles within the European Union, including President of the European Council. more

“I would describe that [friendship with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras] as a utilitarian friendship. At the time, his country was facing the prospect of leaving the euro zone and many Greeks felt abandoned by Europe. In such a situation, it seemed appropriate to me to present myself as a friend to Greece. It had to do with the country's dignity.”

Country Felt Situation Europe Dignity Leaving Ministers Greek Appropriate Zone Prime Abandoned Prime Minister Greece Euro Utilitarian Alexis

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“My friendship with Martin [Schulz], by contrast, is completely different in that it goes far beyond politics.”

Different Contrast My Friendship

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“My father was a steel worker and Martin's [Schulz] grandfather was a miner in Saarland. In these occupations, there is a particular awareness of solidarity. That creates links that aren't present in other relationships.”

Father Awareness Particular Workers Occupation Links Grandfather Solidarity Steel Miners

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“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.”

People Stills War Today Able Forget Europe Program Miracle Borders Regions Minors Slogans Forget Everything

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“It is always said that Europe is a project of the elite. That's incorrect.”

Said Projects Europe Elites

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“One can't allow blind loyalty to a friendship to lead one away from acting in the public interest. If Martin [Schulz] were to propose something that was totally absurd, our friendship would not prevent me from doing the opposite.”

Ifs Interest Acting Opposites Blind Loyalty Absurd Propose Public Interest

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