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Europe should speak more effectively and clearly with one voice in the world.

Europe must be understood and controlled by its citizens.

When I took part in European leaders summits, it was sometimes unpleasant for me to hear Romanian, Polish, Portuguese, and Italian friends speak English, although I admit that on an informal basis, first contacts can be made in this language. Nevertheless, I will defend everywhere the use of the French language.

Prime Minister, I see you've already mastered the essential craft of the European politician, namely, the ability to say one thing in this chamber and a very different thing to your home electorate.

English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen.

We have a very long legal system with the European Union, and we're English speaking.

I like to be in a European city where I can speak my language.

Move beyond the educated elite, and the great majority in most countries outside Europe don't speak English.

We work well together with the United Kingdom - particularly, perhaps, when we talk about new rules for the European Union.

Yes, Europe needs to be more welcoming, but that's only half of it. Muslims need to embrace the obligations of European residence and citizenship.