One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust.

I have left the federal government and the German Bundestag; I have resigned from all my positions in the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

The time has come - and must come - for multilateral conversations about a secure peace in all of Europe.

Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal that we have to prescribe for ourselves, and especially for our youth.

I appeal to the responsibility of the blocs and the major powers, not to seek security in the arms race, but rather in a meeting for joint disarmament and arms limitations.

One of our most noble political tasks is to open up trust.

Beyond peace, there is no longer any existence possible.