Asset Quote by Anibal Cavaco Silva

In order to consolidate the euro we need to harmonise our economic, fiscal and social policies, hence we are going toward greater integration.

— Francois Fillon

What is most important for Europe is economic growth and jobs, security at home and safety in the world.

— Peter Mandelson

At a time when the European project is facing challenges, it's especially important to show the benefits of economic integration by continuing to invest…

— Barack Obama

I said, yet again, for Germany, Europe is not only indispensable, it is part and parcel of our identity. We've always said German unity,…

— Angela Merkel

Establishing proper economic governance that allows the Eurozone to undertake the integration it needs whilst protecting the interests of the single market for all…

— George Osborne

It [the Euro] is a decisive step towards ever closer political and institutional union in Europe. Above all, it is political.

— Carlo Azeglio Ciampi

The Euro is a conquest of sovereignty. It gives us a margin of manoeuvre. Its a tool to help us master globalisation and help…

— Dominique Strauss-Kahn

The euro will raise the citizens' awareness of their belonging to one Europe more than any other integration step to date.

— Gerhard Schroder

The most important thing is that Europe has to remain united.

— Sebastian Kurz

The ability of the countries within the region to cooperate and establish good-neighborly relations ... will be an important criterion for evaluating their prospects…

— Martti Ahtisaari

The euro is good for Europe. But only if there is flexibility all around.

— Milton Friedman

The European Union is effectively a union dominated by the German political and economic elite. Its main function is to serve as a nucleus…

— Tariq Ali