68 Quotes by Frans Timmermans

Responsible politicians should never indulge in nostalgia - it is too much of a distraction at a time when a rapidly changing world throws up so many challenges, when we need to keep our wits about us.

In a free Europe... the system of power lies on three pillars. These are democracy, rule of law, and human rights. It's impossible to use one against the other.

Nationalism is like alcoholism: a short period of exaltation followed by a long period of headaches.

I believe many people - especially small- and medium-sized enterprises across the European Union - are disenchanted with Europe because we haven't delivered the goods.

If you understand that we need a comprehensive approach to the migration issue, and only at European level, will this comprehensive approach be valuable and work. If we cannot convince our member states and citizens of that, then we will be in the same situation as the Dutch citizens were in 1581.

I will do everything I can... to make sure that Poland sticks to a development that fosters the rule of law, democracy.

I find it unspeakably sad that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union.

The Netherlands believes in a vigorous Europe with a commission that is independent and robust.

Protectionism has never been an answer, will never be an answer. We need trade. We need trade agreements worldwide.