Joaquin Almunia

I am optimistic about the economic recovery.

I am optimistic about the economic recovery.

After the revision last year, I think from the political point of view the commission and the ministers have learned read more

After the revision last year, I think from the political point of view the commission and the ministers have learned a lot about the importance of establishing good dialogue channels to avoid these kinds of conflicts.

There was a downward risk presented by the evolution of oil prices and this risk has materialized in the last read more

There was a downward risk presented by the evolution of oil prices and this risk has materialized in the last month.

Throwing sand into the wheels of deeper international economic integration in order to reduce adjustment costs, as contemplated by some, read more

Throwing sand into the wheels of deeper international economic integration in order to reduce adjustment costs, as contemplated by some, is not an attractive option.

There is no exemption for Germany, and we will consider the case, as well as the French case, later,

There is no exemption for Germany, and we will consider the case, as well as the French case, later,