Jose Barroso Quotations

We have a really urgent problem with our deficit, especially compared with the United States, in science, research and innovation.

need to do more to explain the true dimension of what is at stake, and the nature of the solutions which only Europe can bring.

I am very delighted that the European Council is backing our call for an energy policy for Europe, that it makes sense to have a common strategy for Europe.

I have asked Britain to act more from the perspective of president (of the EU) than from a merely national perspective.

There is no Europe without freedom and solidarity,

Ladies and gentlemen, tonight, the European Union has opened its door to Turkey,

It is simply not realistic. This proposal amounts to a budget for a mini-Europe, not the strong Europe that we need.

It is not satisfactory, it is simply not enough.

It is important for the world to understand that the European Union and China are able to solve the problem in a constructive, positive way.

I welcome the speed with which the commission and member states have been able to respond to the urgent request for help.

It is a milestone on the road toward EU membership for Albania. I congratulate Albania for this success.

We need a new partnership with Russia. We are interdependent. If we need a flow of energy from Russia, namely gas, I believe that it is also in the interest of Russia to have a stable market and a stable relationship with such an important customer as the European Union.

We have to stick very much to these values. If not, we are accepting fear in this society.

With all respect for the internal sensitivities of (Germany) I urge the German leaders to find as soon as possible a stable solution for Germany. Without a dynamic Germany, Europe cannot recover.

You are a European country and you should have a European future.

We haven't ground to a halt but we have to respect the pace of democracy in each country. We hope that they will come up with a solution for stability in Germany because stability in Germany means stability for Europe too.

The problem of immigration, the dramatic consequences of which we are witnessing, can only be addressed effectively ... through an ambitious and coordinated development cooperation to fight its root causes.

We are on the right track in Europe -- trying to build Europe on concrete results.

We have looked at everything on the table and cleared away what we don't need,

We should refuse nationalism of an economic kind, especially in the energy sector in Europe.

There has been a caricature of my commission and of me from the very start.

This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic ties, during which relations between the EU and China have continued to expand.

We have to be realistic. Now Europe will be projects based. We will be results based.

This shows that the commission is firmly committed to producing better legislation.

When we make the history of European integration we will say that energy policy was born on March 23-24, 2006. The conclusions are very, very important.

Turkey must win the hearts and minds of European citizens. They are the ones who at the end of the day will decide about Turkey's membership.

Tony Blair has shown great leadership qualities in Britain. I hope he will show now the same leadership qualities in Europe. For that he needs an approach that is inclusive. Dynamic yes. But inclusive.

We will not have the constitution in the next years.

We don't want a mediocre, defensive Europe that tries to bury its head in the sand to avoid the realities of the 21st century.

Europe can do much more for Africa and the developing world.

All of us from President Chirac to the president of China expressed sympathy to Tony Blair and Britain. There is a strong consensus on the need to defend our values.

It was a very good, pragmatic, results-oriented summit,

Everybody has to move because we have to have a fairer agreement.

Suppliers, consumers and transit countries are all interested in long term, sustained and predictable relations. There is an interest to have predictable rules and long-term commitments.

It was a great result for the British presidency. What would be the signal to public opinion if we can't agree on a budget?

Excellence needs flagshipsthat's why Europe must have a strong European Institute of Technology (EIT), bringing together the best brains and companies, and disseminating the results throughout Europe.

In all probability at least for the next two or three years we will not have a constitution. That ... should not be a source of paralysis for Europe.

I genuinely believe this is an offer that Turkey should be glad to accept. It shows clearly the end goal: The end goal is membership.

I believe that Europe is on the move again,

The European Union and the European Commission... stand ready to help Pakistan with urgent relief and assistance in this hour of need.

The energy challenges of the 21st century require a common EU response. The EU is an essential element in delivering sustainable, competitive and secure energy for European citizens.

The energy challenges of the 21st century require a common EU response.