Europe Quote by Jean-Claude Juncker
“It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament Address, 2014
Advocates improving the quality of the EU rather than its size.
In simple terms: We need a better, not bigger, Europe.
Focus on reforms over expansion.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- EU negotiations
- public opinion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms would make Europe better?
- How can unity be strengthened without expansion?
Changing size alone won’t solve systemic issues.