Democracy Difficult Quotes by Jean-Claude Juncker

I don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance.

— Jean-Claude Juncker

Germany will continue to play a central - perhaps even a more important - role in the European Union. I think that we will…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I am for it - not to make a threat, but to make clear that decisions that have been made are applicable law, even…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

With their charm and legendary sense of humor, the British directly or indirectly paved the way for a large number of European compromises.

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I said in my inaugural address that I am not the Council's secretary, nor am I the Parliament's lackey. That can sometimes lead to…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I have a plan. It entails leading to a fair deal and relationship with the British. We will be reasonable, but we will also…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I am in favor of the European institutions being led for the next two-and-a-half years as they have been thus far. We need stability.

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I was never presented with the details as far as the collective bargaining system is Greece. I am in favor of a normal system…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

God understands more about the financial markets than many who write about them.

— Jean-Claude Juncker

The outcome of the referendum does not affect those of my officials who have British nationality, since they work for Europe and not for…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I assumed office to bring the EU to a point from which there is no going back. Instead, I am having to unwind the…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset.

— Jean-Claude Juncker