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Frans Timmermans

Dutch Politician

Born: May 6, 1961

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Protectionism has never been an answer, will never be an answer. We need trade. We need trade agreements worldwide. Frans Timmermans

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If the law does not give you what you want, you can oppose the law, you can work to change the law, but you cannot ignore the law. So it is fundamental that the constitutions of every one of our member states are upheld and respected. Frans Timmermans

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If you look at European societies since the financial crisis began in 2008, with very, very few exceptions, the differences between rich and poor have increased, and sometimes hugely. Frans Timmermans

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Nationalism makes us weak because its eternal seeking of enemies, its disdain of others, its need to feel superior makes cooperation with other nations to collectively guarantee our freedom and security much more difficult. Frans Timmermans

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What is the issue that has brought the European Union to the brink? The issue of migration. Frans Timmermans

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If you understand that we need a comprehensive approach to the migration issue, and only at European level, will this comprehensive approach be valuable and work. If we cannot convince our member states and citizens of that, then we will be in the same situation as the Dutch citizens were in 1581. Frans Timmermans

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In a free Europe... the system of power lies on three pillars. These are democracy, rule of law, and human rights. It's impossible to use one against the other. Frans Timmermans

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