If the British think they can simply detach from the continent and sail towards the USA or China, then they are mistaken.

I don't believe a Brexit will hurt the City of London as one of the largest financial centers in the world.

The many refugees are not a Greek or German problem. They are a European problem. We should therefore develop a common strategy. That's why I am launching a cross-border movement for more democracy.

Germany is Europe's heart. But bitterness is widespread. Currently the Germans hate the Greeks and the Greeks hate the Germans. The demonization of the country has to stop if we want a strong Europe. So I am setting a positive example.

Nothing is more boring than talking to people who share my opinion anyway.

Anyone who toys with the idea of cutting off bits of the eurozone hoping the rest will survive is playing with fire.

We will compromise and compromise and compromise but we will never be compromised.