142 Quotes by Jean-Claude Juncker

But anyone who believes that the eternal issue of war and peace in Europe has been permanently laid to rest could be making a monumental error. The demons haven't been banished; they are merely sleeping, as the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo have shown us.

I have known a great many politicians who have not managed to stay in power for 16 years. I have nevertheless already managed to remain at the helm for 18 years. I still want to achieve a great many things for my country. Experience is not a disadvantage here, especially as the head of government of a small country in a European setting that has become more difficult.

God understands more about the financial markets than many who write about them.

You can't deepen the European Union against the wishes of the European countries.

You can consider this carved in stone: I rule out becoming Herman Van Rompuy's successor.

We must go back to teach Europeans to love Europe.

I am for secret, dark debates.

I have changed the focus of the work of my Commission so that we no longer concern ourselves with trivial details and concentrate on the key issues instead. By doing that, we met a large number of the legitimate demands made by the British people. The Commission really did do everything it could to create the conditions for a positive campaign.

It is not acceptable that European Union countries are divided into those who give and those who take.