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.
"The euro is a guarantee for Europeans to work ever more closely together"
— Walter Schlebusch, Member of the United Europe Board
"We need to believe in Britain’s essential role in Europe, both economically and politically"
— Jürgen Grossmann, Treasurer of United Europe
"As a founding member of Europe, France needs to fully play its part"
— Jean-François Cirelli
"Now, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, finances and education are all going to be digitalised. That is a challenge as well as an opportunity for Europe"
— Esko Aho, Former Finnish Prime Minister
"We are better together – economically, culturally and in every other way. Better together with 500 million people."
— Margaret Jay, Baroness Jay of Paddington, Member of the House of Lords
"The world has changed. It is no longer Eurocentric. It no longer operates on the zero degree meridian"
— Manuel Marín, former Vice-President of the European Commission
"Europe should not try to plan the future, but should concentrate on enabling innovation"
— Leonhard Birnbaum, Member of the Executive Board, E.ON
"In Europe, we need more personal responsibility and less regulation"
— Wolfgang Eder, Chairman and CEO of voestalpine AG
"Europe needs to stay the course on reforms. Can it be done? I am cautiously optimistic"
— Wolfgang Schüssel, President of United Europe
"I hope for a Europe that nobody calls into question at a fundamental level. A Europe that has become so normal that it can be criticised"
— Jens Spahn, Member of the Bundestag
"The solution is to move Europe forward with those who believe in the same ultimate goal, a continent united in peace"
— Monica Tiberi, European Federalists
"Reforming Europe is like changing parts of an airplane in mid-flight"
— Domenico Siniscalco
"Within Europe, there are a multitude of different histories and cultures. They all deserve to be respected."
— John Jetter, Member of United Europe
"It would be so much better if our politicians took their oath on Europe!"
— Franz-Georg Heggemann, Managing Partner, Felix Böttcher GmbH & Co. KG
"We have to work together for a united Europe, but it has to be for a Europe that is looking forward"
— Paul Walsh, CEO Compass Group