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

We want to change the way we help unemployed people find jobs. We want to be faster and more goal oriented.

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

We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

Germany is very free-trade oriented.

We must take care that globalization does not become something people become afraid of.