While Gauck made clear that he remains decidedly pro-Europe, he highlighted the need for closer reflection about Europe’s future – and especially that of the eurozone. Standing on the verge of greater integration, Europeans are hesitant, “unsure whether we should really stride out on the onward journey.”
尽管高克断然表示他仍是坚决的欧洲支持者，但他也强调了深刻思考欧洲未来的需要，特别是欧元区的未来。站在进一步一体化的边上，欧洲人犹豫了，“不确定我们是否应该向前跨出新的步伐”。他说，要打消这一犹豫，深入细致地思考“更欧洲”的真正含义。