Over a period of 20 years, German reunification has cost 2 trillion euros, or an average of 100 billion euros a year. So, we have to ask ourselves: Aren't we willing to pay a tenth of that over several years for Europe's unity? — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
There are still deep-seated structural problems that threaten the economic balance in the world: Between the United States and China, for example, but also… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
If I had political responsibility, I would want to prepare for a plan B that would foresee that the European currency union, that the… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
You can't exactly bake a man to your specifications. Most of all, one shouldn't alienate a candidate. A hybrid of Einstein, Tarzan and Inge… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
When I look at how the banking world has changed and at the role Chinese banks, for example, play today, Germany, as an export-oriented… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
The U.S. will lose its status as the superpower of the world financial system. The world will become multi-polar. — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
But I would bet that the euro continues to exist and that its importance as a global currency will likely increase. — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
If things sometimes get tough, you can't ask yourself what impact it's having on you. It isn't an option. — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
When I look at the chaotic and volatile debate right now, both in Germany and around the world, my impression and concern is that… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
The euro is a vital issue for Germany. There is no other country that derives as much benefit from the common domestic market and… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
Greece will not manage to get back on its feet without restructuring its debt. There is no way around it. The country's creditors will… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
One has to explain to people that the EU in this form is the answer both to 1945 and to the 21st century, in… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, I don't hesitate to say that elections in Germany are decided in the center, not on the fringes and not in the accumulation… — Peer Steinbruck Copy Share Image
