The participation in European elections was always not very exciting. People are very interested in European issues, but they don't see the person who is representing Europe.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If we were to have a presidential election in Europe it would be an event that would spark a huge interest in people from Lisbon to Helsinki, just like national elections. And it would create a completely different political setting in Europe.
As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU.
The decision of a majority of people in the United Kingdom to vote to leave the European Union is profoundly disappointing.
I did not dwell on the issue of Europe during either the 2001 or the 2005 campaigns - despite it being a pivotal personal concern and despite seeing it as something of a litmus test for liberal democracy.
I will not say the fact that there are no European Union observers at an election means that it will not be fair and free.
I am, as a European, absolutely shocked by European people. I am also shocked by European nationalist people. They have allowed themselves to be so emasculated so silently.
There are two factors in American politics that may seem strange to Europeans: race and religion.
The British people have decided to leave. It is a sad decision but one which I respect. The vote puts the European Union in difficulties. It must recognise its shortfalls.
The European Union, which is not directly responsible to voters, provides an irresistible opportunity for European elites to seize power in order to impose their own vision on a newly socially regimented Europe.
I know enough about European politics to know you've got a lot of crazy people who make their way onto the ballot.