The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
Service disruptions have to be avoided or at least resolved as quickly as possible. When the Internet goes down, consumers don't notice the difference between a technical malfunction, an act of sabotage by hackers or a military attack. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
Each government minister views the circumstances of each issue differently. An interior minister has a different view of visa liberalization than does a foreign… — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
I am sympathetic to the fact that Turkey is doing everything it can to prevent the civil war in Syria from spilling over into… — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
I stand for a strong state that safeguards freedom. I don't need to show muscle for that. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
I am a big advocate of what is known as net neutrality. This means that providers are compelled to transmit content without political or… — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
I see no constitutional problems with the identification, staving off and defusing of outside threats. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
