I have a huge interest in Japan, which is well known, including its history and culture, and so it will be very interesting for me to see and learn more about Japan.

I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions.

Sometimes it is necessary to be lonely in order to prove that you are right.

The European Union's enlargement is part of the natural process of integration and globalisation that is underway in the world today.

The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction also represents a serious danger. If these weapons were to fall into the hands of terrorists, and they pursue this aim, the consequences would be simply disastrous.

Of course Germany's media are heavily influenced by the country on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

We will keep a close eye on what is happening and wait for the election results and after that we will be ready to work with any Administration given that it wants to work with us.