That is why everyone in politics, and we do it, must make sure that they do not depend on one single interest… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
I am always on duty, even when I am at party events or on vacation. I don't complain about it, on the… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Alliances are part of our destiny as a nation, part of our future as a nation and this is what guides me… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
To be serious, if we were only interested in earning big money then a politician would have to go and work in… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
The markets want to force us to do certain things. That we won't do. Politicians have to make sure that we're unassailable,… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
We all want to be honest and draw lessons from the past, the WHO is the only international organization that has universal… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
We must never forget our responsibilities as politicians to our country and its citizens. We must always remain humble before our people. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
The role of the opposition leader differs from that of the chancellor. If this government is to be successful, I have to… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
If you want to be constructive in politics, the less you look back, the better. If you do look back, then it… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Neither the chains of dictatorship nor the fetters of oppression can keep down the forces of freedom for long. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Trying to keep a society together, trying to keep the older and the younger people together, trying to keep those who live… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Thus, the focus on this main political goal must become more visible in EU politics and to achieve this, we need a… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
No bank should be allowed to become so big that it can blackmail governments. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
With political means and always trying to work for political settlements and this is what I'm going to continue to work on… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
As a woman with strong opinions talking about technology and politics is not always welcome in Germany. Nope, it's more like having… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
I'm very pleased this military engagement together with a political road map that we developed, we were able to continue. We want… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
On the one hand, the financial projection is on the agenda - we will see if this problem can be resolved or… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
If a market exists for low-paid work, then we should think about how we can make this type of work more attractive… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
If you've worked together with somebody very well, leave-taking is very difficult. But we are all politicians. We all know that democracy… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
As the head of the government, it is my responsibility to make the overriding political goals and relationships more clear. Part of… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
I have great respect for press freedoms. At the same time, however, a politician also has the freedom to decide whether he… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn't the top priority. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
History has often showed us the strength of the forces that are unleashed by the yearning for freedom. It moved people to overcome their… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
I don't believe you are simply born with the ambition of becoming chancellor. But if you want to make a difference, if you enjoy… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Freedom is the very essence of our economy and society. Without freedom the human mind is prevented from unleashing its creative force. But what… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
We're saying this to both countries: We want a two-state solution. We want a Jewish state of Israel and alongside a independent Palestinian state.… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
From a German point of view, German-American and European-American relations are a pillar of our foreign policy. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
The G7 and former G8 group has always viewed itself as a community of values, the annexation of Crimea, which is a blatant violation… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Particularly from a German perspective, from a European perspective, I can only say again, Russia is our neighbor. — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
The real problem is that the financial base for our social security system is shrinking because the number of normal jobs is falling. In… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
I'm very grateful that Barack Obama as president very much put protection of privacy on the agenda today, due to the fact of Islamist… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
That is why everyone in politics, and we do it, must make sure that they do not depend on one single interest group. A… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
Just look at Poland, a sort of European perspective this has. So we have an interest in seeing this relationship be a good one.… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
