It is not up to us to recommend anything to the press.

It is most urgent to come to a deal in December. It is clear that it is not those most in need which have to bring forward the biggest sacrifices.

The president said this proposal is unacceptable and he'll work to improve it. The final solution has to be acceptable not only to the member states but also to the European Parliament.

We should be able to supply our citizens with energy resources.

A boycott of Danish goods is by definition a boycott of European goods. We do not consider a boycott of any kind a good means to react.

Enlargement beyond 27 members is certainly a difficult thing to contemplate in the current situation of the treaties.

The best solution would be when the parties themselves can find a solution to the conflict.

We are not yet there and it is possible to come to a deal but more work is needed.

Jonathan's voice is under some kind of strain from a cold -- some kind of virus. No pun intended.