Quotes by Matti Vanhanen

“It would be more correct to say that the EU is in difficulties. I am not taking issue with whether or not there are problems in the leadership ... I do not necessarily believe in an authoritarian style of leadership where democracy is concerned”

“I am not quite sure of that. It is difficult to compare different historical situations.”

“Perhaps the greatest gap within the EU is that the member states have lost their common mission, which is reflected by the spring referendums [on the EU constitution in France and The Netherlands]”

“I dont think that its (the constitution) dead. We must look forward, and I believe most of the people in Europe understand that we need a new treaty.”

“The most important thing is not just to Nokia but to India. I understand this is the first mobile manufacturing facility in India.”