Jean Claude
Jean Claude
Jean Claudewas a French Protestant divine...
country athens deep-wounds
The way some German politicians have lashed out at Greece when the country fell into the crisis has left deep wounds there. I was just as shocked by the banners of protesters in Athens that showed the German chancellor in a Nazi uniform.
years europe realization
I am chilled by the realization of how similar circumstances in Europe in 2013 are to those of 100 years ago.
generations unions my-generation
For my generation, the monetary union has always been about forging peace.
religious school loss
During our religious instruction in school, we always asked: How can one prove the existence of God? And I have learned that the Catholic Church, which is never at a loss for an answer when it comes to existential questions, responds as follows: This question simply does not arise.
government office bows
In the highest government office, you have to be ready to bow out at any time, otherwise you are not a free individual anymore.
addresses conflict sometimes
I said in my inaugural address that I am not the Council's secretary, nor am I the Parliament's lackey. That can sometimes lead to conflicts, which are defused through dialogue.
issues today aberration
We can't completely rely on the aberrations of history to explain today's European necessities. Future-related issues are no less pressing.
credit pillars financial
The Luxembourg financial centre is based on several pillars, we are characterised by the breadth of our product range, we are an active participant in the international credit business.
greek want camps
The Greek nation has to be respected. I am not in the camp of those who openly want to humiliate Greece.
years parliament brussels
After 30 years in Brussels, I can tell you: The relationship between the Commission and the Parliament has probably never been as good as it is now.
fighting greek floating
Greeks have to know that they are not alone ... Those who are fighting for the survivor of Greece inside the Euro area are deeply harmed by the impression floating around in the Greek public opinion that Greece is a victim. Greece is a member of the EU and the euro. I want Greece to be a constructive member of the Union because the EU is also benefiting from Greece.
trying mario camps
Those who are saying that Mario Draghi is in the camp of those trying to push Greece outside the Euroarea, are wrong.
pounds financial hills
I put my money on Brexit. The EU Financial Stability Commissioner, Jonathan Hill from Britain, still owes me a pound.
mind suffering withdrawal
I'm not suffering from withdrawal symptoms. I would say that I have a balanced state of mind.