I'm Not A Lukewarm European. I Know

There's Always A Risk When The Candidate Becomes President: Will He Deliver What Is Expected Of Him?

One Thing That Makes France Different From Other Countries Is The Tradition Of Social Solidarity. People From All Backgrounds And Political Positions Are Willing To Contribute For Services And Protection Of Society As A Whole - But On The Condition That Money Is Being Spent Effectively And That Everyone Is Paying Their Part.

I Think That France Has Not Made It Clear Enough Recently To Our German Friends How Important It Is To Introduce Euro Bonds As A Tool Against Speculation. And How The Necessary Budget Discipline Needs To Be Accompanied By Growth.

A Large Country With Such Outstanding Economic Performance As Germany Cannot Forget That It Owes Some Of Its Success To Demand From Other European Countries.

We Have Chased Away The Clouds, The Sky Is All 'rose.'