Just look at Poland, a sort of European perspective this has. So we have an interest in seeing this relationship be a good one. We have a lot of historical ties of course, a history that we share. But this mustn't keep us from wherever we feel there are very grave differences of opinion to raise them with them.

I approach this with - with an open mind and I'll do it on the basis of a deep conviction with President-elect Donald Trump.

From a German point of view, German-American and European-American relations are a pillar of our foreign policy.

I think we live in a period of profound transformation. Very similar to when we had a transition from agricultural societies to industrial societies.

I fortunately know very many people, and there are many, many more that I don't know and many politicians who stand up for the same values of democracy of liberal societies, of open societies of respect for the dignity of man.

I am not here for women only, but also for women.

I would like to see Russia develop as democratically as possible. But when we judge Russia we must also consider where the country is coming from. Our concepts of democracy can't just be schematically transferred. However, I do admit that I'm concerned about some recent developments, such as the new laws against non-governmental organizations.