There is no Europe without freedom and solidarity,

There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity without stability.

In the age of globalisation, pooled sovereignty means more power, not less.

Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.

We don't want a mediocre, defensive Europe that tries to bury its head in the sand to avoid the realities of the 21st century.

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.