Reliability is the precondition for trust.

It has been clear for some time now that we have to do more for domestic and external security. I am prepared for that.

In China, it was always said that a double-digit rate of growth would be dangerous. Now, the country has a growth rate of 6.9 percent and suddenly that is supposed to be a catastrophe for the global economy.

It is true that no member state can be required to make payments to others. But if countries want to offer voluntary assistance, as in the Greek case, this isn't only allowed, but it's also in Germany's interest. We all benefit by ensuring the stability of the euro zone.

We need more personnel within our security agencies.

The German export successes are not the result of some sort of currency manipulation, but of the increased competitiveness of companies. The American growth model, on the other hand, is in a deep crisis.

I think we will have to spend more on defense, for infrastructure, for extension of the broadband network and also for domestic security.