European union Quote by Marine Le Pen

In referendums in 2005, the Dutch and the French electorates rejected the European Constitution, which aimed to turn the E.U. into a genuine state.…

— Geert Wilders

It is time to recognise that austerity alone condemns not just Greece but the whole of Europe to the probability of a painful and…

— Charles Dallara

Brexit wasn't the European people's first cry of revolt. In 2005, France and the Netherlands held referendums about the proposed European Union constitution. In…

— Marine Le Pen

We cannot simply look to austerity as a strategy and it is incredibly important that the Greek people see improvements in their daily lives…

— Barack Obama

The goal of the government is to guarantee the place of Greece in the eurozone against those who want to undermine it.

— Yiannis Stournaras

“Opinion polls showed that two-thirds of Greeks rejected the conditions attached to the bailout, but wanted to stay in the eurozone. Demonstrations spread throughout…

— Michael Hudson

Since populists never miss an opportunity to create a lot of noise about anti-Europe stance. However, the repercussions of the British referendum could quickly…

— Jean-Claude Juncker

So when you are faced with a decision on the euro, it is not surprising that many people are confused. They still try to…

— Romano Prodi

The case for Brexit was made on rhetorical flourishes and promises and bluster. A lot of promises on which people voted have turned out…

— Jo Johnson

I find it surprising, however, that many German politicians generally oppose referendums, but then when it's an EU matter, they immediately scream for a…

— Martin Schulz

No government dependent on a democratic vote could possibly agree in advance to the sacrifices which any adequate plan for European Union must involve.…

— Peter Thorneycroft, Baron Thorneycroft

Our position in Europe is not negotiable. The Greek people will defend it by all means. But participation in the euro involves rules and…

— Lucas Papademos