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

This is one of the gravest crises Europe has ever experienced... An agreement failed because of the completely stubborn attitudes of the UK and the Netherlands.

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

I am not the German Tony Blair. Nor am I the German Bill Clinton. I am Gerhard Schroeder, chancellor of Germany, responsible for Germany. I don't want to be a copy of anyone.

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

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.