We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.

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

Germany is very free-trade oriented.

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

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

We are seeing significant growth in foreign investment in Germany.

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.