Peter Mandelson Europe Quotations

Having viewed Europe as an extension and projection of itself, France now finds Europe developing a mind and identity of its own which embraces France but is not controlled by France.

What is most important for Europe is economic growth and jobs, security at home and safety in the world.

What we have to do is reinvent the idea of Europe.

We've got to demonstrate why European unity and integration, our vast single market, our single currency, equip us with the strength to embrace globalization.

If the constitutional treaty is rejected it will be back to square one, just at a time when we want Europe to be a more effective force for good in the world, when we need to buttress ourselves against the pressures and insecurities of globalization.

Europe has to address people's needs directly and reflect their priorities, not our own preoccupations.

I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.

I think Europe is going in the right direction and we shouldn't be set back.

Europe lacks leadership and a sense of mission and too many people don't feel a part of it...