Even if we remain flexible, we need ground rules.

German history is full of serious mistakes pertaining to premature personnel decisions.

Every married couple has disputes from time to time, and in every good marriage, an attempt is made to overcome the dispute.

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

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.

Germany must remain Germany.