The Netherlands is a nation where people ought to want to meet one another, where cultures meet each other,

In an impoverished Europe which conflict had ripped apart, people yearned for peace, freedom, stability and a new chance to prosper.

Terrorism is an evil that threatens all the countries in Europe. Vigorous cooperation in the European Union and worldwide is crucial in order to meet this evil head on.

I believe that serious reflection about the values we Europeans share is crucial for the vitality and energy of the European Union.

We've had a very interesting working dinner, ... We can start negotiations with Turkey on the basis of the analysis of the commission.

The Netherlands lost a personality of international status.