As conservatives, we can only be glad if two people legally take responsibility for each other, in good times and bad.

One thing is for sure - if you are wearing a niqab, you will never, ever find a job. You will never, ever make friends, German friends or neighbors friends. So this is obviously something that is making integration impossible.

Being gay is not a political accomplishment in itself. It's not enough to constitute a political platform.

I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.

A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.

Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.

The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.