The European model is, first, a social and economic system founded on the role of the market, for no computer in the world can process information better than the market. Jacques Delors computereconomiceuropean Change image and share on social
The problem of how we finance the welfare state should not obscure a separate issue: if each person thinks he has an inalienable right to welfare, no matter what happens to the world, that's not equity, it's just creating a society where you can't ask anything of people. Jacques Delors createequityfinance share on social
These days there are not enough of such intermediary groups, between the state and the individual, with the result that political leaders are often unduly guided by opinion polls. Jacques Delors daygroupguide Change image and share on social
We have to struggle against the conservatives from all sides, not only the right-wingers, but also the left-wing conservatives who don't want to change anything. Jacques Delors changeconservativeleave Change image and share on social
Any union that can't accept workers choosing their own representatives through universal franchise is finished. Jacques Delors acceptchoosefinish Change image and share on social
The unions may continue to decline, but if they do, it'll be their fault. Jacques Delors continuedeclinefault Change image and share on social
I cannot resign myself to the decline of Europe, and of France. Jacques Delors declineeuropefrance Change image and share on social
This desire for equity must not lead to an excess of welfare, where nobody is responsible for anything. Jacques Delors desireequityexcess Change image and share on social
The driving force behind the liberal counter-offensive in Europe has been a reaction against irresponsibility. Jacques Delors counterdriveeurope Change image and share on social
Therefore one should speak at the same time of national citizenship and wider European citizenship. Jacques Delors citizenshipeuropeannational Change image and share on social
