On April 13, 1943 he wrote "Reorganization of Europe: no enthusiasm for this idea on our side; the present jejune communiqué is a compromise between two parties."[1] On May 5, 1943, "The reason why we are not to be drawn into conversation about the "New Order" in Europe is indicated confidentially by the Führer: our neighbours are all our enemies; we must get all we can out of them, but cannot and must not promise them anything."[10]