Germany is the biggest economy of Europe and we need Germany on board for the economic reforms of Europe, including, of course, the deepening of the internal market, resisting protectionism, and supporting further economic policy coordination.
The dynamic of globalisation in financial and economic terms, but also in geopolitical terms, confronts Europeans with a stark choice: live together, share a common destiny and count in the world; or face the prospect of disunity and decline.
Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth is the key to job-creation and the future prosperity of Europe.
Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.
The euro area must not be treated as an 'opt out' from the European Union.
At least in Europe, we consider the right to privacy a fundamental right, and it is a very serious matter.
I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.