Prominent Opinions
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Here you will find interesting opinions, articles and essays by prominent European personalities from business, politics and science on the subject of Europe, including all articles from the article series “Europa kann es besser” (“Europe can do better”), which was initiated together with the “Handelsblatt” in the run-up of the European elections 2019.
"We cannot remain in this vulnerable position, sandwiched between two power blocs engaged in a cyber and military arms race. Only a credible deterrent will actually deter, but our armed forces are in no position to provide that."
— René Obermann, , Partner Warburg Pincus and Managing Director Warburg Pincus Germany
"Let's fight together to ensure that Europe's diversity can continue to be reflected in the relationships between real and virtual networks."
— Timotheus Höttges, CEO Deutsche Telekom AG
"Europe finally needs an answer to the US digital model. Governments should therefore invest in digitisation and technology."
— Dr. Hannes Ametsreiter, CEO Vodafone Germany
"A continent that knows its strengths will have the ability to shape its own destiny and find innovative, creative solutions to the coming challenges in the future as well."
— Dr. Ingrid Hengster, Member of the Managing Board of KfW
"Only an economically strong EU that is capable of taking political action will be able to rise to the global challenges in the best interest of all European citizens. This also requires consistent, explicit recognition of the purpose and benefits of a united Europe in the public debate."
— Hans Van Bylen, CEO of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
"We are in danger of being left behind – with fatal consequences for us and for future generations. To change that, it must show more commitment and unity."
— Frank Thelen, European serial entrepreneur and TV investor
"A united Europe is stronger and more valuable for the European states, for European citizens and for the world."
— Ignacio S. Galán, Chairman and CEO of Iberdrola
"We need a strong guiding principle for Europe to convince all EU citizens of the future opportunities and advantages of a strong Europe. This principle is the “Europe of ideas”."
— Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors BASF SE
"It’s getting tedious, this constant complaining about everything Europe is failing to do. I’ve had enough of these songs of demise and destruction. It’s all just fake news!"
— Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel, President United Europe e.V., former Austrian chancellor
"Europe is more than just the sum of its nation-states. It is our home. It is the common bond between every citizen living on this small continent. That is why we should work together more closely in the field of defense policy and work on the idea of a Foreign Ministry for Europe. Only by more cooperation in common questions can we strengthen Europe."
— Dr. Wolfgang Wagner, CEO Frenzelit, Germany