Germany is not a fair country. Millions of people believe that things aren't fair in this country. Company profits and bonus payments… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Trump believes politics is a staged fight. But it is not. Still, clear words are sometimes needed in politics. In that sense,… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We won't get any growth in Greece by just imposing cuts. What I would prefer is a special economic zone for Greece. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I have no illusions. Of course, Russia is massively upgrading its military. We know that Russia is pursuing a policy of expansion.… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
The dangerous glorification of the nation state, and the baiting of minorities that goes along with it, releases an anti-democratic energy. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
There are surely people in London who would love to play us off against each other. That would be disastrous for the… — Martin Schulz London Copy Share Image
I find it surprising, however, that many German politicians generally oppose referendums, but then when it's an EU matter, they immediately scream… — Martin Schulz Europe Copy Share Image
I still hope that the American system of checks and balances will ultimately prevent this man, Donald Trump, with his erratic political… — Martin Schulz Architecture Copy Share Image
Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement because he wants to lower environmental standards for American products and manufacture more… — Martin Schulz Climate Copy Share Image
Following the attacks in Paris, French President François Hollande has a completely different set of concerns. France needs more police, more security… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We need to roll back precarious employment models. Temporary and limited contracts were initially seen as a way of introducing more flexibility… — Martin Schulz Advantage Copy Share Image
Would I sacrifice a friendship to take a step forward in my political career? Thus far in my political career, I have… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
The old fundamental principles must continue to apply, even in our changing society: Democracy knows neither master nor slave. Equal education opportunities… — Martin Schulz Access Copy Share Image
When a man ends up in the White House who boasts about not having a clue and who says that specialist knowledge… — Martin Schulz Boast Copy Share Image
One of the richest and largest markets in the world, Europe can set global standards. And if a French president is prepared… — Martin Schulz Europe Copy Share Image
If we want to defeat Islamic State, we first have to arrive at a cease-fire agreement in Syria. Once that has been… — Martin Schulz Agreement Copy Share Image
I want to end tax dumping. States that have a common currency should not be engaged in tax competition. We need a… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
The principles of the SPD have remained the same for 150 years: democracy, human dignity, justice and inclusion. We will never change… — Martin Schulz Democracy Copy Share Image
I am grateful to the Germans in general, particularly those who displayed unending dedication to the refugees and who continue to do… — Martin Schulz Dedication Copy Share Image
Britain, Europe's second largest economy, a member of the G-7 and the UN Security Council, wants to leave the EU. That weakens… — Martin Schulz Britain Copy Share Image
Ms. Merkel's attempt to present herself as a Social Democrat was a clever move. But it's not working anymore. The divisions between… — Martin Schulz Clever Copy Share Image
Referendums are a democratic instrument, but so are decisions reached in a parliamentary democracy. I advise extreme caution when it comes to… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I believe the people should have the opportunity to have a greater influence on politics with their ideas. We need a new… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Referendums have always posed a threat when it comes to EU policy, because EU policy is complicated. They're an opportunity for those… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
[Recep Tayyip] Erdogan is an adherent of realpolitik. He knows that international relations are not built on the strength of unilateral demands,… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
My mother's brother was killed while clearing mines in 1945. Those are things that mark your childhood and they help explain why… — Martin Schulz Brother Copy Share Image
A joint European army is a very far-reaching proposal and it would be difficult to implement. Such initiatives are nevertheless needed. — Martin Schulz Army Copy Share Image
I take note of the fact that there are a lot of people who appreciate what I do as parliament president, not… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We need economic growth in Europe and we need to find a solution for the excessive interest rates that are making it… — Martin Schulz Country Copy Share Image
In 2003, Helmut Schmidt said: Predatory capitalism exists, we have to civilize it and we can do that via Europe. He was… — Martin Schulz Capitalism Copy Share Image
The claim made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that the refugee question is a German problem is incorrect. It is a… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Refugees cost us money too when they come to us. If we improve their living conditions in Turkey, we create an incentive… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I'm not a populist. But I try to present complicated issues in such a way that people know where I stand. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I'm fully aware that my vision of a European bicameral parliament can't be implemented tomorrow. I'm also not an integration fanatic. — Martin Schulz Dreams Copy Share Image
My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I cannot guarantee people absolute fairness. I can only promise that I will do everything in my power to secure fairness or… — Martin Schulz Absolutes Copy Share Image
Now Europe are experiencing a wave of eroding solidarity, first of certain societies and then entire governments. At the same time, we… — Martin Schulz Britain Copy Share Image
We agree: Brussels can't regulate everything. I'm driven by something else: There are forces in Europe that want to generally give national… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We all have to accept accusations that we ignored the refugee crisis for far too long. The first time that I referred… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
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