Above all it is important to point out that we can only maintain our prosperity in Europe if we belong to the most innovative regions in the world. Angela Merkel More Quotes by Angela Merkel More Quotes From Angela Merkel There are many conflicting interests in Europe, but it is my damn duty to do everything I can so that Europe finds a collective way. Angela Merkel most-read-articles No one can pretend that you can have a common currency without being able to cross borders relatively easily. Angela Merkel top-news We made it clear that we are ready to compromise, but always on the basis that we safeguard the core European principles, which include non-discrimination and free movement. Angela Merkel world We will agree on the EU Turkey action plan today, one main part of this EU-Turkey action plan will be how we can replace illegal migration by legal migration, how we can improve the situation of refugees within Turkey. Angela Merkel most-read-articles That means we need a follow up process and that, in my view, must be binding. Angela Merkel environment It is remarkable that China ... has given a timeframe for reduction of 2030, but the proposed targets for reduction will not allow us to reach the (United Nations) 2 degree goal. That means we need a follow up process and that, in my view, must be binding. Angela Merkel energy A lot will depend on how Volkswagen deals with the issue, i believe VW is working on this with all of its power. Angela Merkel business The pictures of the last few days are not in line with our values, europe must show it is a continent of values, a continent of solidarity. Angela Merkel most-read-articles Despite all the understandable disquiet... the basis of the conservative bloc is very well aware that no-one can better steer Germany and Europe through this difficult time than the chancellor. Angela Merkel world Without a doubt Turkey plays a key role, most war refugees that come to Europe travel via Turkey. We won't be able to order and stem the refugee movement without working together with Turkey. Angela Merkel top-news Germany can't solve the problem alone but only in cooperation with Europe by a fair division of tasks and with the rest of the world. Angela Merkel top-news I think we need to ensure that in our drive to protect the environment we are not damaging our own industrial base. Angela Merkel company-news I am deeply convinced that Europe not only needs a redistribution (of refugees), but that, much more, it needs a long-term process for a fair distribution of refugees among member states. Angela Merkel top-news We need to establish a European spirit again, i don't think threats are the right way to achieve agreement. Angela Merkel top-news We cannot wait until the middle of October. Angela Merkel world Germany, Austria and Sweden cannot solve the problem on their own. Angela Merkel world I am happy that Germany has become a country that many people outside of Germany now associate with hope, this is something to cherish when you look back at our history. Angela Merkel top-news What isn't acceptable in my view is that some people are saying this has nothing to do with them, this won't work in the long run. There will be consequences although we don't want that. Angela Merkel top-news The asylum issue could be the next big project where we show whether we're capable of working together. Angela Merkel top-news There is no tolerance for those people who question the dignity of others, no tolerance for those who are not willing to help where legal and human help is required, the more people who make that clear ... the stronger we will be. Angela Merkel top-news