We need...to strengthen our European institutions and rigorously further develop the European integration process,

I don't think much of dwelling for now on individual proposals for the final form of the European Union, who contradicted whom,

Anyone who wants to defend the European social model must ensure that the German-French relationship remains intact.

I stated my concerns, the concerns being that one must be very careful that any process does not trigger a renewed arms race,

Traditionally, when the European integration process gets hit by a blow like this, they regroup and usually use it as a spur for progress.

deepening the divides, in people's heads and sometimes in their hearts.