Approach Quote by Martin Schulz

As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU.

— Angela Merkel

There is a growing frustration that the EU is seen as something that is done to people rather than acting on their behalf. And…

— David Cameron

European policy is always an interplay of rationality and emotion.

— Martin Schulz

People feel that in too many ways the EU is something that is done to them, not something over which they have a say.

— William Hague

Here in Europe some of the challenges have to do with structures that are so complicated. You've got Brussels, and you've got parliament, you've…

— Barack Obama

I've always wondered why European politicians as a group seemed brighter than American politicians as a group. Maybe it's becausemany American politicians have the…

— Ishmael Reed

People feel that the EU is a one-way process, a great machine that sucks up decision-making from national parliaments to the European level until…

— William Hague

No one imposes things on anyone in Europe. That's not my notion, nor is it my temperament. The EU has always functioned under the…

— Francois Hollande

People feel that European institutions are remote and bureaucratic, run by shady cosmopolitan elites. Britain is not absolutely exceptional because if you look at…

— Timothy Garton Ash

Because with courage and conviction I believe we can deliver a more flexible, adaptable and open European Union in which the interests and ambitions…

— David Cameron

I am very worried about politicians who know that their countries are greatly benefiting financially and at the same time are saying that the…

— Kersti Kaljulaid

We must go beyond being reactive and defensive. As Europeans we must regain our self-confidence and realize our own strengths.

— Donald Tusk