Prominent Opinions | United Europe

"The European Union is an important guarantor of peace, freedom and prosperity in Europe. For our Club of European Women Entrepreneurs e. V. (CeU), the European idea is therefore an indispensable part of our DNA."

— Kristina Tröger, President of the Club of European Women Entrepreneurs e. V. (CeU)

"Not everything that comes out of Brussels is bad. Of course, mistakes have been made, and more will follow. But to describe Europe as a failed project is rubbish."

— Elmar Brok, Member of the European Parliament 1980 – 2019

"Europe’s diversity is a source of immense potential. But we need to have the confidence to utilize it. Together, for a strong and self-assured Europe."

— Dr Johannes Teyssen

"Improving Europe in terms of employment, climate and social cohesion will only be possible, if we make joint constructive efforts. The Member States could do more to improve its competitive position for example in the field of artificial intelligence. I firmly believe we can seize opportunities in a united Europe."

— Frans van Houten, CEO Royal Philips

"Diversity is a prerequisite for success in the longer term, it requires trust and leadership. It is in this spirit we must also solve the collective EU challenges together."

— Hein Schumacher, CEO FrieslandCampina

"Europe is the world's largest economy, in which others are keen to invest. We can benefit from this. We must make use of the differences, the diversity, in Europe by making a common voice heard. For example, by combining clichés - German engineering, Italian art and design and Dutch commercial spirit. Because that way we can learn from each other and form a strong unity with respect to the other 'great' powers."

— Feike Sijbesma, CEO Royal DSM

"It is a good that we continue to debate the pros and cons, what can be arranged nationally and what can be arranged together, the modernization and the improvement of the governance model and effectiveness. Let us not lose sight of the fact that our generation benefits from the stability, security and prosperity that this unique, multilateral cooperation has brought."

— Lard Friese, CEO NN Group

"Stable societies based on the rule of law ensure democracy, prosperity and peace. That is precisely why we believe in the European idea. We must make our voice heard and vote for the people who best represent our hopes and dreams for our children, so that they too can live in peace and prosperity."

— Karl Guha, CEO Van Lanschot Kempen

"Europe has brought prosperity and competitiveness and thus a stronger position in the world, stability and peace. In addition, climate change, the energy transition, clean air, cybersecurity, immigration and food for a growing world population are not national but international challenges."

— Eelco Hoekstra, CEO Vopak

"I call for a strong European agenda that invests in its citizens, in sustainable socio-economic developments, in our environment, and in fair trade. Global competition requires a level playing field in which fair trade is guaranteed. We must strengthen our competitiveness and update European competition rules."

— Jean-François van Boxmeer, CEO Heineken

"Young people do not think too deeply about the European peace project, but they casually accept the benefits of the international community. However, they do not give the EU institutions good grades. A change process is urgently needed. Otherwise, the EU risks losing its most important electorate."

— Angelika Gifford, member of different Supervisory Boards

"Europe is a great collection of cultures, a community that is powerful in its union and one that has achieved – and can still achieve – a great deal."

— Simone Menne, Manager and multi Supervisory Board Member

"The EU represents itself as a peaceful resolver of conflicts and platform for continent-wide development. These are its best export products and worth both the effort and cost of maintenance."

— Antti Herlin, Chairman of the Board KONE Corporation

"Europe is lacking efficiency these days. Germany has every reason to act smaller on the European stage and needs to stop making solitary decisions."

— Dr. Jürgen Großmann, entrepreneur and founder of United Europe

"If we can’t become like the United States and certainly not like China and don’t even want to, then we should become more European again. And that means embracing plurality and utilizing its productivity."

— Dr. Johannes Teyssen, CEO of E.ON SE

"The generation of the Second World War is no longer there. Today's citizens of the EU must beware of nationalist tendencies."

— Reinhold Würth, Chairman of the Supervisory Board Würth Group

"Europe is a huge opportunity – but its solidarity has taken for granted. Europe must strengthen its “We-feeling” and connect for the digital future."

— Tina Müller, CEO Douglas

"It is not yet clear how Europe intends to position itself for the coming years and decades. Let us unite in ensuring that tomorrow's Europe will be an open Europe."

— Dr. Dieter Zetsche, former CEO Daimler AG

"Investors need to engage in costly information acquisition, which leads to information asymmetries. A solution to this could be a central regulator that enforces a consistent application of accounting rules across the EU."

— Prof. Jörg Rocholl, President ESMT Berlin

"What we lack are growth stars and starlets. We should therefore ask ourselves what needs to be done to get more European companies back into this league."

— Andreas Treichl, Chairman of the Management Board, Erste Group Bank AG

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