13 Quotes by Joaquin Almunia
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Of course there is a risk there but so far we have not quantified these risks in these forecasts.
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I have asked (commission economists) to give me interim forecasts twice a year as well as the standard forecasts that we get twice a year.
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I think everybody agrees that the Commission is enforcing competition rules with absolute independence.
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Our main priority is to confirm the Lisbon strategy (a program for broad economic reform in Europe) should be implemented.
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Upon closer inspection many of the allegedly negative implications of rising international trade and investment for jobs, wages and living standards are belied by the evidence,
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We are more optimistic, even if the oil price has increased further. We are happy because we are more resilient.
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We think that enlargement from an economic point of view has been a clear success for the 10 new member states.
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Throwing sand into the wheels of deeper international economic integration in order to reduce adjustment costs, as contemplated by some, is not an attractive option.
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We have to develop a market mechanism and to try to diversify our energy sources.
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