I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains.

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

There is always a chance [for negotiations with Japan], or else it makes no sense to talk. How great is it? Right now, it is difficult for me to say, because this will depend, among other things, on the flexibility of our partners.

Very interested in expanding the number of participants who will take part in laying the new gas pipeline in Europe.

The transfer of power is always a test of the constitutional system, a test of its strength.

The Central Bank has a lot to handle and it is best not to interfere with its competence.

As a rule, [populism] is done for the sake of political expediency by those who do not care about the consequences, who do not think even one step ahead, who do not want to think and do not intend to honour their commitments.