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

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.

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

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

We are seeing significant growth in foreign investment in Germany.

Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive.