21 Quotes by Johannes Laitenberger

Jonathan's voice is under some kind of strain from a cold -- some kind of virus. No pun intended.

I think we are all aware that there are concerns in Poland with this project, and the commission's proposals for a more coordinated approach on energy within the EU is also a response to these concerns.

It is not up to us to recommend anything to the press.

It is most urgent to come to a deal in December. It is clear that it is not those most in need which have to bring forward the biggest sacrifices.

We hope that before the (final) decision is actually taken, any proposal will be discussed ... before it is actually adopted.

We are not yet there and it is possible to come to a deal but more work is needed.

We would have liked to see a process of prior consultation.

The president said this proposal is unacceptable and he'll work to improve it. The final solution has to be acceptable not only to the member states but also to the European Parliament.

There is no reason as far as I know today to believe that Quartet unity has been undermined. On the contrary, the intensity of contacts among Quartet members attests to the close ongoing coordination.