If Britain votes to leave the European Union, then that could have huge implications for the entire island of Ireland and, given all the predictions, would run counter to the democratic wishes of the Irish people.

We don't want protectionism at the heart of the European Union.

Both France and Britain are supportive of India's bid for a broad-based agreement on trade and investment with the European Union.

I interpret your question as applying more to financial stability in the euro area than to the euro itself. I do not think there has been a crisis. The euro is the single currency of 330 million people and enjoys a high degree of confidence among investors and savers because it has delivered price stability remarkably well over the last 11½ years. What we had was a situation in which a number of countries had not respected the Stability and Growth Pact. These countries have now engaged in policies of fiscal retrenchment that were overdue. They have to implement vigorously these policies which are decisive for the preservation and consolidation of financial stability in Europe.

The country voted to leave the European Union, and it is the duty of the Government and of Parliament to make sure we do just that.

There is a need for the European Union to use all potential we have on defense cooperation.