Gunther Oettinger Quotes

• My fear is that the global consumption of oil is going to increase, but European oil consumption has already reached its peak. The amount of oil available globally, I think, has already peaked.

  Gunther Oettinger

  Thinking, Oil, Energy

  "Global oil availability has peaked - EU energy chief". Interview, www.reuters.com. November 10, 2010.

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• Germany and Austria have had positive experiences with strong states and a cooperative democracy. I am certain that this example could be helpful in a constructive debate on the Catalonian situation.

  Gunther Oettinger

  Strong, Democracy, Helpful

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• There are a few minority governments in Europe, but I think the largest member state would be well-advised to establish a government that can rely on a clear parliamentary majority. Think about EU summits. If the chancellor were forced to obtain support from parliament for each and every detail, it would slow the work of the EU.

  Gunther Oettinger

  Thinking, Support, Rely

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