I very often compare relations between states to relations with people. Sometimes we are nicer to those we don't know well, who are not our friends, than we are to our friends, because with our friends we don't need to… — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share Image
I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
Norway or Switzerland are two marvelous countries, I very much admire, the most advanced countries in the world in fact with great qualities of… — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
We need open, competitive, market economies... but at the same time with effective regulation and supervision. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
In the age of globalisation, pooled sovereignty means more power, not less. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
You see in times of crisis that extremist forces, populist forces, have a better ground to oversimplify things and to manipulate feelings. Feelings of… — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
At least in Europe, we consider the right to privacy a fundamental right and it is a very serious matter. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
I say to my friends, 'Don't just listen to the vuvuzelas; look at who scores the goals.' And this is the important thing. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth is the key to job-creation and the future prosperity of Europe. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
The new narrative for Europe should be about the need to have a responsible organisation, the need to be able to defend our interests… — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
Even when governments take the right steps to reform, these can be negatively impacted by events outside their control. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution. — Jose Manuel Barroso Copy Share
