‘As the European Union stands on the eve of political renewal, it is important to look ahead. From economic shocks to demographic shifts and climate trends – in a hypercompetitive world, we must concentrate on the right priorities. The list stands clearly before us: jobs and recovery, deepening the monetary union, climate and energy, freedoms and security, Europe’s action in the world. But I will not elaborate these themes; there are other places for that. [...] Europe is also a certain idea of ‘der Mensch’, or the person. As Arthur Koestler wrote: a person is infinitely more than one million divided by one million. Each person counts. This is the core value of our great civilisation, worthy of protection; this is Europe’s message to the world.’