In the highest government office, you have to be ready to bow out at any time, otherwise you are not a free… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
“We all know what to do, but we don’t know how to get re-elected once we have done it.” — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
In politics, there are different categories of friendship. My friendship with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, for example . — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
Article 50 governs the exit from the European Union and here there can also be no renegotiation. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
The problem is: When two governments or institutions in Europe hold differing opinions, it is immediately a crisis. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
The use of EU summits to frame political victories or defeats is an annoying habit. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
In Europe, even more so than in national politics, we have to follow the principle laid down by Martin Luther: Use language… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
There is a distorted perception of what goes on in Brussels. No one reports on the Commission taking a hundred initiatives from… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I haven't yet given everything: I am still full of energy. But I wanted to make it clear that I don't have… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
Trump is a partner for us who cannot be easily categorized. Putting it in the noblest way possible, his understanding of politics… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I have known a great many politicians who have not managed to stay in power for 16 years. I have nevertheless already… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
My friendship with Martin [Schulz], by contrast, is completely different in that it goes far beyond politics. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
The way some German politicians have lashed out at Greece when the country fell into the crisis has left deep wounds there.… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
God understands more about the financial markets than many who write about them. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
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