Seventeen million people around the world lost their lives in the first world war, countless suffered and were marred for life. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Around the world Copy Share Image
Europe has the potential to pioneer and supply a sustainable worldwide economy. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Economics Copy Share Image
I wish I could say that we Germans have learned from our history once and for all, but I cannot say that… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Cannot Copy Share Image
Following its peaceful reunifica'tion in 1990, Germany was on track to become an economic giant that had little in the way of… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Foreign policy Copy Share Image
Germany is too big to sit on the sidelines on world issues. Military force is not the ultima ratio it used to… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Bigs Copy Share Image
Germany's historical responsibility will not expire. We want to live up to it - and you should judge us on it. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Germany Copy Share Image
Since 1998, I have served my country as a member of four cabinets and as the leader of the parliamentary opposition. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Country Copy Share Image
The question that stands in the foreground is not 'Do we need this technology?' No one denies the great chances and the… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Fight Copy Share Image
Today, our world is more interconnected than ever. This offers many opportunities; it creates wealth and new freedoms. Yet our world is… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Freedom Copy Share Image
But Germany is a reflective power: even as it adapts, a belief in the importance of restraint, deliberation, and peaceful negotiation will… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Belief Copy Share Image
We in Europe must not indulge the illusion that we could shut ourselves away from the world if it goes to pieces,… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Could Copy Share Image
The history of the outbreak of war 100 years ago and of the collapse of the fragile balance of power in Europe… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier 100 years Copy Share Image
From my point of view, we have the two communities: the tech community on one side and the rather social-scientific, philosophical community… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Community Copy Share Image
Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Walland the lifting of the iron curtain, troublespots abound: the Middle East and parts… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Architecture Copy Share Image
The fact is that Germany is taking on its responsibility in the world - in the fight against IS, but also in… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Fight Copy Share Image
Ukraine is a tinderbox, and the fuse is lit. There is no solution through violence in Ukraine. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Fuse Copy Share Image
Europe's demography is developing towards a smaller working population in an ageing society. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Developing Copy Share Image
Whoever believes that a symbolic tank parade on the alliance's eastern border will bring security is mistaken. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Alliance Copy Share Image
Wherever you look - especially on social media - we see hate; there is shouting and daily outrage. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Daily Copy Share Image
Taxing financial markets, promoting research and development, and mobilising investments: that means learning our lessons from the financial market crisis and changing… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Crisis Copy Share Image
Reaching compromise does not signal weakness, but rather is a sign of strength. The ability to compromise is the backbone of democracy. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Ability Copy Share Image
Whoever thinks war allows for lasting victories should take a look at European history books and learn their lesson. — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Book Copy Share Image
Where there is a threat of mass murder, where the stability and order of countries and entire regions are endangered, and where… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Chance Copy Share Image
Russia's actions on the Crimean Peninsula were a serious violation of international law and of the principles upon which European peace is… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Action Copy Share Image
Germany's path to greater military assertiveness has not been linear, and it never will be. Germans do not believe that talking at… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Believe Copy Share Image
Thirty years ago, this promise, this allure of democracy, drove hundreds of thousands of people in East Germany onto the streets. What… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Brave Copy Share Image
Resources are becoming scarcer. If we want to promote new growth, we should focus on the quality of the value we are… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Focus Copy Share Image
Are we strong? Can we defend ourselves? Are we standing shoulder to shoulder? Do we stand up for each other? — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Defend Copy Share Image
We need democracy - but right now democracy needs us! It needs self-assured citizens who have confidence and drive, common sense and… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Common sense Copy Share Image
I feel that we Germans are spending less and less time talking to each other. And even less time listening to each… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Feel Copy Share Image
(Milosevic's passing) should not keep us from our efforts to provide peace and stability in the Balkans; on the contrary, it should… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Balkans Copy Share Image
Our democracy is as strong as we make it. Its founding principle is that we voice our opinions, and that we are… — Frank-Walter Steinmeier Believe Copy Share Image
