I say Europe you say...? Home. That’s what I say when you say Europe. I am Irish, I live in Ireland, it is my home. I work in Brussels, but I very much see Europe, the European Union, as also home. I hope that people look at it that way.

I say Europe you say..? Peace, freedom, good living standards, protection without protectionism.

I say Europe you say...? Next generation. What is the most interesting myth about the EU you needed to bust in your career?

I say Europe, you say…? Our future. A lot of people focus on the past and the fact that Europe has brought us peace; today Europe is about our chance at having a voice in the world and being able to properly face the challenges of the future. Europe is our future. 

I say Europe, you say…? Democracy, rule of law, freedom, peace, our European way of life: the best continent to live in.

I say Europe, you say…? Peace. Prosperity. Opportunity. Commission Vice President Katainen’s question to you was: “What do you think are the three most important themes for the future development of the European Union?”