As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.

Germany is very free-trade oriented.

A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.

My impression is that American policy speaks not of antagonism but rather partnership.

There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets.

Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.

As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.