Jose Manuel Barroso By the way, the European Union Member States together – even the euro area Member States together – are by far the biggest contributors to the IMF. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso Germany is the biggest economy of Europe and we need Germany on board for the economic reforms of Europe, including, of course, the deepening of the internal market, resisting protectionism, and supporting further economic policy coordination. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso I think diversity can also be a resource, an asset, especially in a world that is becoming globalized, to deal with difference, to deal with variety, to deal with complexity. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso The new narrative for Europe should be about the need to have a responsible organisation, the need to be able to defend our interests and promote our values, like human rights. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso Even when governments take the right steps to reform, these can be negatively impacted by events outside their control. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth is the key to job-creation and the future prosperity of Europe. – Jose Manuel Barroso
Jose Manuel Barroso The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them. – Jose Manuel Barroso
