Greece's debts are all denominated in euros, but it isn't clear who holds how much of those debts. For that reason, the consequences of a national bankruptcy would be incalculable. Greece is just as systemically important as a major bank. — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
If we were to have a presidential election in Europe it would be an event that would spark a huge interest in people from Lisbon to Helsinki, just like national elections. And it would create a completely different political setting… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
Germany has always stood for an E.U. of the 27 countries. But in light of Britain's continued resistance to further integration steps, as we… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
It is true that no member state can be required to make payments to others. But if countries want to offer voluntary assistance, as… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
The German export successes are not the result of some sort of currency manipulation, but of the increased competitiveness of companies. The American growth… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
Crisis and pressure help foster change - that's why I'm not so pessimistic towards crises. — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
As a wheelchair user, you cant move about freely. Thats the only thing that bothers me a little. When Im in the Euro Group… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
I would caution against fueling cheap populism. First of all, every German who has spent a vacation in Greece knows that the standard of… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
Even when one is doing well, one still worries that things might go badly again in the future. This is an old observation based… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
About three million Muslims live in the country, but we have no relationship to our diverse Muslim society, despite the fact that it's an… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
This much is true: When we created the euro, it wasn't possible to create a political union along with it. People weren't ready for… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
We will not be able to meet the challenges of integration and the threats posed by international terrorism. If we want to prevent attacks,… — Wolfgang Schauble Copy Share Image
