U.S. companies rely on the European market for more than half of their global foreign profits. John Bruton companyeuropeanforeign Change image and share on social
But our system of regulation must keep up with this. If it fails to keep up, it will hold back economic expansion. We need financial market regulation that works at national and European level. John Bruton backeconomiceuropean Change image and share on social
It is not viable for one country to demand a right to increase and upgrade its nuclear weapons capabilities while asking others to eliminate theirs. John Bruton capabilitycountrydemand Change image and share on social
The time horizon may be too long for sole reliance on market solutions - but perhaps the inventiveness of the financial services industry will prove me wrong that point! John Bruton financialhorizonindustry Change image and share on social
When the E.U. and the U.S. agree, other countries follow. John Bruton agreecountryfollow Change image and share on social
Of course the EU and member states must work to ensure that people moving from one country to another understand their obligations and their rights in areas like health, road safety and further education. John Bruton areacountryeducation share on social
The E.U. imports more agricultural goods from developing countries around the world than does the U.S., Canada and Japan, combined. John Bruton agriculturalcanadacombine Change image and share on social
The E.U. is more than just a trade organization or a common market; it is a guarantee of democracy, freedom, justice, and human rights. Nations cannot stay in the E.U. if they do not respect these guarantees. John Bruton commondemocracyfreedom share on social
States can be deterred by the fear of retaliation; non-state organisations cannot by deterred at all. John Bruton deterfearorganisation Change image and share on social
Since creation of the E.U. a half century ago, Europe has enjoyed the longest period of peace in its history. John Bruton agocenturycreation Change image and share on social
