Of course Brexit means that something is wrong in Europe. But Brexit means also that something was wrong in Britain. Jean-Claude Juncker More Quotes by Jean-Claude Juncker More Quotes From Jean-Claude Juncker When the going gets tough, you have to lie. Jean-Claude Juncker going-gets-toughtoughlying I'm ready to be insulted as being insufficiently democratic, but I want to be serious ... I am for secret, dark debates. Jean-Claude Juncker secretdarkwant When it becomes serious, you have to lie. Jean-Claude Juncker politicspoliticallying Decisions can only be reached in Europe if France and Germany agree. Jean-Claude Juncker germanydecisioneurope One shouldn't pursue the wrong policies just because one is afraid of not being reelected. Those who intend to govern have to take responsibility for their countries and for Europe as a whole. This means, if need be, that they have to pursue the right policies, even if many voters think they are the wrong ones. Jean-Claude Juncker responsibilitymeancountry A united Europe is our Continent's only chance to avoid falling off the world's radar. The heads of government of Germany, France and the United Kingdom also know that their voice is only heard internationally because they speak through the megaphone of the European Union. Jean-Claude Juncker governmenteuropefall It's important to recognize that we in Europe will either succeed together or fail together. Jean-Claude Juncker importanttogethereurope It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe. Jean-Claude Juncker europeneeds I believe neither the French nor the Dutch really rejected the constitutional treaty. Jean-Claude Juncker dutchrejectedbelieve Trump is a partner for us who cannot be easily categorized. Putting it in the noblest way possible, his understanding of politics is a little different from ours here in Europe. The way he acts forces us Europeans to take on a new responsibility. We are not standing with our backs up against the wall, but, to put it as pithily as the German chancellor has: We can no longer rely on the U.S. the way we could in the past. Jean-Claude Juncker wallresponsibilitypast I am for secret, dark debates. Jean-Claude Juncker debatesecretdark Since it took up office, the Commission which I lead has pursued a clear policy: we need less interference from Brussels when it comes to the things that Member States can deal with better on their own. That is why we no longer regulate oil cans or showerheads, but concentrate instead on what we can do better together rather than alone - such as tackling the refugee crisis or securing our external borders. Only in that way can we make people feel that Europe makes a tangible difference. Jean-Claude Juncker oildifferenceseurope I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset. Jean-Claude Juncker certainregretmindset In Europe, even more so than in national politics, we have to follow the principle laid down by Martin Luther: Use language that the people will understand, but don't just tell them what they want to hear. Jean-Claude Juncker principleseuropepeople I'm convinced that, in the long term, a monetary union includes a joint debt policy under strict, mutually agreed upon conditions. Jean-Claude Juncker debtunionslong I am chilled by the realization of how similar circumstances in Europe in 2013 are to those of 100 years ago. Jean-Claude Juncker realizationeuropeyears We must go back to teach Europeans to love Europe. Jean-Claude Juncker european-unionteacheurope The will of the British people must now be put into effect as quickly as possible. Under Article 50 of the EU Treaty the UK must leave the European Union within two years at the latest. Jean-Claude Juncker twopeopleyears Much as I would have liked to respond factually and truthfully to each and every piece of misinformation spread by the Brexit campaign, it was important that I stayed out of the domestic political debate. It was David Cameron's task to win the UK referendum, not ours. Jean-Claude Juncker politicalimportantwinning You can't deepen the European Union against the wishes of the European countries. Jean-Claude Juncker unionswishcountry
