We have freedom to demonstrate in Germany, but there is no place for incitement and insulting people who come to us from other countries.
Angela MerkelIt is a fact that, if I single out Germany, our rate of growth is too low and we have very high unemployment.
Angela MerkelIf Europe today accounts for just over 7 per cent of the world's population, produces around 25 per cent of global GDP and has to finance 50 per cent of global social spending, then it's obvious that it will have to work very hard to maintain its prosperity and way of life.
Angela MerkelThis conclusion of trade agreements that go beyond the scope of mere tariff agreements, customs agreements, are most important and I'm very pleased we were able to bring this to fruition between Canada and the E.U. We've made great progress, particularly if we look at one of the great global issues, namely climate protection, without the engagement of the current administration under the leadership of Barack Obama, this Paris agreement would never have come about.
Angela Merkel