Look at what the divisiveness of Brexit has done to the U.K. — Frans Timmermans Brexit Copy Share Image
Europeans distrust a Europe that overpromises and underdelivers. — Frans Timmermans Distrust 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 Duty Copy Share Image
Is wellbeing only economic growth? Only salaries? Or is wellbeing also being able to breathe clean air and drink clean water? — Frans Timmermans Clean air Copy Share Image
I will do everything I can... to make sure that Poland sticks to a development that fosters the rule of law, democracy. — Frans Timmermans Democracy Copy Share Image
I find it unspeakably sad that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. — Frans Timmermans Europe Copy Share Image
I think in Trump's view of the world, when the other person loses, he wins. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
One of the principles upon which the E.U. is built is the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. — Frans Timmermans Constitution Copy Share Image
We need a tough approach to make justice prevail and, also, because sports should not be damaged by the violence of hooligans. — Frans Timmermans Justice Copy Share Image
If there's no future for Jews in Europe, there's no future for Europe. — Frans Timmermans Europe Copy Share Image
If we do not counter the argument that most radical nationlists use, which is, 'To protect is to be protectionist,' if we… — Frans Timmermans Argument Copy Share Image
Given the amount of money circulating in the sport, European taxpayers and supporters are entitled to know how their clubs are being… — Frans Timmermans Being Copy Share Image
My parents married in 1959 and came to Amsterdam on honeymoon. That was a huge thing, event, for them. Now my children… — Frans Timmermans Children Copy Share Image
If you look at European societies since the financial crisis began in 2008, with very, very few exceptions, the differences between rich… — Frans Timmermans Crisis Copy Share Image
I'm just one generation between someone who cheered when Germans were burning and someone who doesn't even know that there is a… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
Public support will dwindle if the public thinks that free movement means undermining of social security systems... we need to get that… — Frans Timmermans Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
For me, arguably, the European Parliament is the best-functioning European institution. They are extremely good at law-making; they're extremely good at finding… — Frans Timmermans Compromise Copy Share Image
In a free Europe... the system of power lies on three pillars. These are democracy, rule of law, and human rights. It's… — Frans Timmermans Democracy Copy Share Image
The Treaty of Lisbon gave the European parliament a stronger role as co-legislator and the European Council its own president. Furthermore, the… — 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… — Frans Timmermans Change Copy Share Image
If Europe does not understand that our sister continent, Africa, a stone's throw away, is going to face a demographic explosion, if… — Frans Timmermans Collective responsibility 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… — Frans Timmermans Destiny Copy Share Image
The issue of migration has played a key role in all of our member states, wherever we are. Only we, as a… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
If you understand that we need a comprehensive approach to the migration issue, and only at European level, will this comprehensive approach… — Frans Timmermans Immigration Copy Share Image
I think the E.U. means different things to different countries. In the U.K., traditionally, if you know anything about the U.K.'s history… — Frans Timmermans Different countries 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… — Frans Timmermans Brexit Copy Share Image
Whether they are Jewish, Muslim, Christian, or atheist, everybody has a place in this society. — Frans Timmermans Atheist Copy Share Image
Our darkest angels in Europe are always somewhere under the surface. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
Is it not in human nature sometimes, based on the facts that you now know, to reconsider? — Frans Timmermans Facts Copy Share Image
Britain can get far better results if it engages with Europe than standing on the sidelines and saying that Europe should change. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
What is the issue that has brought the European Union to the brink? The issue of migration. — Frans Timmermans European union Copy Share Image
I think we have a political and moral duty to do everything within our power to maintain the Good Friday Agreement. — Frans Timmermans Duty Copy Share Image
Nationalism makes us poor because its Siamese twin, protectionism, will destroy the internal market and disrupt international trade. — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
The European Union is not unbreakable; something that is breakable is extremely valuable. — Frans Timmermans Europe Copy Share Image
