The German car industry has a clear vision of the necessity of stability in the continent that goes beyond selling cars. For Germany, the economy is an instrument in a much wider issue of stability in continental Europe and overcoming… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
The argument that won the Brexit campaign is the one that said take back control... which is another way of saying we want to… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
If nationalism makes us poor, weak, and morally insecure, how can it claim to be patriotic? I maintain that nationalists are unpatriotic. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
The Netherlands believes in a vigorous Europe with a commission that is independent and robust. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
Protectionism has never been an answer, will never be an answer. We need trade. We need trade agreements worldwide. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
It is a duty for any government to uphold the rule of law, and this sometimes requires the proportionate use of force. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
This is the game of those who deny climate change or who deny the need for sustainability. They say, 'They are going to take everything away from us. They are going to take our cars away from us. They are going to take our steaks from us. They are going to take all the things that make life nice away… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share
How many millions of straws do we use every day across Europe? I would have people not use plastic straws any more. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
What is the issue that has brought the European Union to the brink? The issue of migration. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
For all its shortcomings, European co-operation and integration has created an understanding of shared destiny. We no longer point guns at each other; we… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
