You can lead a happy life if you recognize that it's limited and completely unpredictable from one moment to the next.

The goal of European unification can only be achieved if everyone participates, perhaps with exceptions in some areas. Not all countries are part of monetary union, and not all are in the Schengen area. But the fundamental goal should be to keep everyone on board.

Religion teachers for Islam instruction are being trained now in Münster and Erlangen. This has to happen quickly. My goal is to achieve relevant results within two years.

My job is not to predict everything that might happen in the future, but to address what we can do today.

You can lead a happy life if you recognize that it's limited and completely unpredictable from one moment to the next.

Treaties exist so that they will be adhered to. It only serves to strengthen euroskepticism when we constantly make promises and reach agreements that we do not adhere to.

I suggested that countries with tighter finances think about such a [fuel] tax. We don't have the time at the moment for months of discussion.