Solidarity is the fundamental idea of European cooperation. If a country feels itself to be militarily threatened and calls for soldiers, weapons and sanctions, then that's what it gets. When governments say they need money from the structural funds to stabilize their economy, that's what they get. But you can't cherry pick solidarity.
Martin SchulzI believe the people should have the opportunity to have a greater influence on politics with their ideas. We need a new impulse for renewal.
Martin SchulzPeople who work hard for their money cannot be placed in a worse position that those who allow their money to work for them.
Martin Schulz