I have friends in politics who really put the friendship to the test through their behavior. — Martin Schulz Behavior Copy Share Image
I would never attack somebody only because they belong to a different party. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Trump is the freely elected president of the U.S. and as such deserves respect. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
You can't always be demanding solidarity from others and then refuse to show it yourself. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I am a man of parliament, a man of the people. I am not a representative of the executives. — Martin Schulz Executives Copy Share Image
Donald Trump must be taken seriously. He is fulfilling his dangerous campaign promises. — Martin Schulz Campaigns Copy Share Image
In political life, it is extremely difficult to remain loyal to a friendship when constellations of power or interests are in the… — Martin Schulz Constellations Copy Share Image
Keeping quiet and letting the others do the talking. That may be Angela Merkel's method, but it's not mine. — Martin Schulz Keeping quiet Copy Share Image
It was a Russian airplane that was bombed over the Sinai Peninsula. When the Russians conduct air strikes on IS, they are… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We are living through an epochal shift. If we aren't careful, the elementary foundations of our pluralistic democracy will be threatened. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Having a place to live is a fundamental right and the state must establish a framework that ensures that apartments are affordable. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
If cooperation among governments were the superior concept for progress in Europe, I'd be onboard immediately. But the problem is that cooperation… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
The EU is an unique project that replaced war with peace, hate with solidarity. Overwhelming emotion for awarding of Nobel prize to… — Martin Schulz Emotion Copy Share Image
Before we talk about further accessions, we have to consolidate the European Union internally. People are increasingly losing faith in the EU's… — Martin Schulz Effectiveness Copy Share Image
It is impossible to swear an oath to the German Basic Law without realizing that our constitution is among the most liberal… — Martin Schulz Constitution Copy Share Image
At the time, Jean-Claude [Juncker] was already an important man in Brussels. I was a young representative in the European Parliament. We… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We're at a historical juncture: A growing number of people are declaring what has been achieved over the past decades in Europe… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
In all of my speeches I talk about why a strong Europe is necessary in order for Germany to be strong over… — Martin Schulz Communication Copy Share Image
Particularly in periods of crisis, governments have the obligation to lead by good example! Instead, many in Europe are confronting this global… — Martin Schulz Challenges Copy Share Image
Businesses will only invest in Greece if three conditions are fulfilled. First, there must be a clear commitment to the euro. No… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We are in the middle of a tough, ideological conflict that is being waged across the entire continent. On the one side… — Martin Schulz Challenges Copy Share Image
Gerhard Schröder offered a clear German NEIN to an American president's war of aggression that was in violation of international law. That… — Martin Schulz Aggression Copy Share Image
We now have two options: We can commence operations at the Hotspots in Italy and Greece and continue to do nothing -… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
France is ready for a European revolution and it is Germany that is pulling the brakes. For a long time, it was… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
For me, respect is an extremely important political term. Since I began campaigning, it has been at the heart of each of… — Martin Schulz Attention Copy Share Image
We need a comprehensive renewal of the nursing care system in Germany, and quickly. The two-tier medical system must be abolished. Patients… — Martin Schulz Care Copy Share Image
There you see how absurd the reactions of the so-called markets are. For a long time, Italy was run by one of… — Martin Schulz Absurd Copy Share Image
Ms. Merkel is avoiding retirement issues. She simply doesn't want to do anything, although she knows that doing nothing means that real… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We need a common European tax policy that closes these tax loopholes. We need a common European social policy that prevents social… — Martin Schulz Acting Copy Share Image
It was clear to me that the White House's solemn atmosphere would not civilize Trump. But the merciless nepotism with which he… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
People who work hard for their money cannot be placed in a worse position that those who allow their money to work… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Many who have voted for the AfD, or who intend to do so, aren't doing so because they are dyed-in-the-wool enemies of… — Martin Schulz Democracy Copy Share Image
I try to speak in a manner that allows people to tell me apart from my political adversaries. And I speak in… — Martin Schulz Adversaries Copy Share Image
Turkey is doing an enormous amount in the refugee question, but it can't continue to pay for everything by itself. That is… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We must now, in the 21st century, protect democracy, one which rests on fundamental rights for all, regardless of skin color, gender,… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
It's not attractive at the moment to vouch for the European idea. I still do it, because I believe nothing would be… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We are seeing now that without the contribution of the Social Democrats, Germany cannot be governed. We are a proud and self-confident… — Martin Schulz Democrat Copy Share Image
The problem with us EU politicians is that we approach everything with cool rationality, and then wonder why we don't win people… — Martin Schulz Approach Copy Share Image
The stubborn stance of some European governments on the refugee question is a reprisal less aimed at Angela Merkel or (Vice Chancellor)… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image