Referendums are a democratic instrument, but so are decisions reached in a parliamentary democracy. I advise extreme caution when it comes to referendums. In Germany too. — 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, in which he places himself and his family above the law, I wouldn't have considered that possible. And on top of that there is this reduction of complex political decisions to 140 characters. When it comes… — Martin Schulz Copy Share
For me, respect is an extremely important political term. Since I began campaigning, it has been at the heart of each of my speeches. Many people have the feeling that politicians aren't paying a sufficient amount of attention to them. And then, when the refugees arrived on top of all problems, there was a feeling: You do everything for them,… — Martin Schulz Copy Share
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
