Guy Verhofstadt

“In an ever-more globalised world, we cannot fall back on the selfish reflexes of the past and erect new borders.”

“The euro is more than a currency. It's a political project.”

“Austerity is a dead end. We need investment for growth.”

“There is no future for our countries in a globalised world without a strong, united European Union.”

“Europe is not the problem. Europe is the solution.”

“Nationalism is an ideology of the past. It's a poison.”

“The future of Europe is more Europe, not less Europe.”

“We need a United States of Europe.”

“Brexit is a failure for all of Europe. But it is also a huge opportunity for the remaining 27 countries to build a stronger and more integrated union.”

“The European Union is an unfinished symphony.”

“Populism offers simple answers to complex problems. And these simple answers are always wrong answers.”

“We need more integration, not less. We need more solidarity, not less.”

“The single market is the EU's greatest asset, and it's something we have to defend and deepen.”

“The only way to fight against the demons of the 20th century is to create a true European democracy.”