I would have oriented myself in case of Donald Trump according to what former German Chancellor Gerhard Schrรถder said to then - U.S. President George W. Bush when the Americans launched a war that was in violation of international law. Schrรถder showed that a German chancellor can act in a clear and self-confident manner toward a U.S. president.
Martin SchulzWe need economic growth in Europe and we need to find a solution for the excessive interest rates that are making it difficult for many countries to get their own debt under control.
Martin SchulzI have no illusions. Of course, Russia is massively upgrading its military. We know that Russia is pursuing a policy of expansion. This is of course a cause for concern among Eastern European countries.
Martin SchulzI'm not a populist. But I try to present complicated issues in such a way that people know where I stand.
Martin SchulzMany who have voted for the AfD, or who intend to do so, aren't doing so because they are dyed-in-the-wool enemies of democracy. Rather, they are desperate.
Martin SchulzFrance is ready for a European revolution and it is Germany that is pulling the brakes. For a long time, it was the other way around. You don't have to agree with the details of every single one of Emmanuel Macron's suggestions, but he's right about the idea of a new foundation of Europe. Europe's Social Democrats have long demanded this. If we really want to, we can create a different, better Europe in the coming years.
Martin Schulz