Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin.

Service disruptions have to be avoided or at least resolved as quickly as possible. When the Internet goes down, consumers don't notice the difference between a technical malfunction, an act of sabotage by hackers or a military attack.

WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible.

Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up.

I stand for a strong state that safeguards freedom. I don't need to show muscle for that.

I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.

There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State.