There are many conflicting interests in Europe.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There have been major disagreements within the European Union.
The majority of decisions in Europe are done by unanimity. That's why it is important to be to have good relations with all parts.
In Europe it is particularly important that we build good relations to everyone who holds political responsibility because Europe can only be build together.
Well, I have concerns about the effectiveness of Europe to compete.
Europe has to address people's needs directly and reflect their priorities, not our own preoccupations.
We've managed to find a way of making decisions that prevents conflict arising - there has been no war between European members at any point in the last 70 years.
We intend to continue our interest in the affairs of Europe and of the world.
Europe must act quickly where it's needed and must, once and for all, let member states handle what is their exclusive domain.
Europe has a lot of strength. We need to pool that strength, and I am very much in favour of that - more of a deeper political union.
We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.