We have committed ourselves to pursue joint policies, but then national governments say, "We aren't bound by that." That is a dramatic… — 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
Solidarity is the fundamental idea of European cooperation. If a country feels itself to be militarily threatened and calls for soldiers, weapons… — Martin Schulz 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 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
I firmly believe that the inequity [in society] is enormous. The people have the feeling that you are allowed to do anything… — 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
Imagine a German as president of the European Commission. If he or she goes to some particular country and says do this… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
The dream of Europe is a region of freedom and peace, of security, law, democracy, tolerance and mutual respect. If you look… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I'm proud of the fact that Marine Le Pen in France insults me and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands calls me his… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Italy is one of the eight major industrial nations. What will happen if a G-8 country within the European Union goes bankrupt?… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
If we no longer judge the content of people's actions, but merely their form, then we are entering dangerous times indeed. — 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
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
If you say in advance there is going to be a main candidate and then that doesn't count later, then that's going… — Martin Schulz 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 Copy Share Image
Just come to Brussels after a Council meeting. Do you know what happens? Every head of government holds his or her own… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Things are going well in Germany because the economy is booming and as an export-driven nation, we are profiting from the fact that we… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We have committed ourselves to pursue joint policies, but then national governments say, "We aren't bound by that." That is a dramatic situation, because… — Martin Schulz 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 conducts politics,… — 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 my speeches.… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
When it comes to climate protection, the whole world will have to pay the price. But if Donald Trump intends to conclude a trade… — 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 for all,… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
I would have oriented myself in case of Donald Trump according to what former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder said to then - U.S. President… — 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 are those… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
You have to let the people vote when it comes to a new constitution. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
The share of wealth held by the minority is much greater than the share held by the majority. We have to draw our own… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image