The expectation is that party leaders solve problems. That's why substantial differences must first be cleared up.

I hold Angela Merkel in high regard.

In every governmental speech I give before state parliament, I say: Bavaria will remain Bavaria.

Every Saturday I read sentences in SPIEGEL that lack clarity.

Even if we remain flexible, we need ground rules.

Germany must remain Germany.

There are nice political formulations that can apply to everyone and to nobody. I wouldn't know how I could be more reserved in my formulations than I already am.