I believe it is wrong to give Moscow a rebate on Ukraine sanctions because of Syria.

I'm not a populist. But I try to present complicated issues in such a way that people know where I stand.

You can't always be demanding solidarity from others and then refuse to show it yourself.

In the days before the vote, I bet that the British would stay in the EU.

Donald Trump must be taken seriously. He is fulfilling his dangerous campaign promises.

I find it surprising, however, that many German politicians generally oppose referendums, but then when it's an EU matter, they immediately scream for a plebiscite.

One of the richest and largest markets in the world, Europe can set global standards. And if a French president is prepared to at least consider clear rules in the Eurozone, then it would be fatal if Germany were not to react.