For many people, politics in Brussels and Strasbourg might as well be happening on another planet. Martin Schulz More Quotes by Martin Schulz More Quotes From Martin Schulz Trump has a clear goal: the division of Europe and the destruction of the European domestic market. The fact that Brexit propagandist Nigel Farage was the first European he received in his tower speaks volumes. That is why we must strengthen the European domestic market and work even more closely together in Europe. That is absolutely compulsory for Germany. Martin Schulz clear-goals together europe Donald Trump is not just a problem for the EU, but for the whole world. Martin Schulz trump problem world The quota idea is a good one, but there are two problems with it. The first is clear: A quota system would also require all European countries to be prepared to take refugees. And secondly: What happens when the quota has been filled? Would we then simply tell those who are threatened, sorry but we have to send you back? Martin Schulz sorry country ideas The problem with us EU politicians is that we approach everything with cool rationality, and then wonder why we don't win people over emotionally. Martin Schulz problem winning people But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing. Martin Schulz patronizing interpretation long I'm fully aware that my vision of a European bicameral parliament can't be implemented tomorrow. I'm also not an integration fanatic. Martin Schulz parliament vision tomorrow I'm proud of the fact that Marine Le Pen in France insults me and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands calls me his opponent. The way I see it is, if these people weren't attacking me, I would be doing something wrong. Martin Schulz marine would-be people I have no illusions. Of course, Russia is massively upgrading its military. We know that Russia is pursuing a policy of expansion. This is of course a cause for concern among Eastern European countries. Martin Schulz illusion military country Before we talk about further accessions, we have to consolidate the European Union internally. People are increasingly losing faith in the EU's effectiveness. Martin Schulz effectiveness unions people We have committed ourselves to pursue joint policies, but then national governments say, "We aren't bound by that." That is a dramatic situation, because solidarity is a basic principle that cannot be had on an à la carte basis. If we have rules that nobody adheres to, then the community will break apart. Martin Schulz dramatic-situations community government I am a man of parliament, a man of the people. I am not a representative of the executives. Martin Schulz executives men people I spoke with Gerhard Schröder about a lot of things, including foreign policy. Schröder knows how important European policy is to me personally. I have worked together with Angela Merkel on European policy for many years, so I was surprised when Volker Kauder who has little experience in European policy, claimed that I had not represented German interests in Europe. That's an example of how the conservatives conduct an election campaign. Martin Schulz election important together I believe that the majority of people in Europe want to demonstrate solidarity with the refugees. Martin Schulz europe believe people I believe the people should have the opportunity to have a greater influence on politics with their ideas. We need a new impulse for renewal. Martin Schulz should-have opportunity believe Europe was founded as a community bound together by solidarity. Martin Schulz community together europe The membership survey was a great moment for inner-party democracy. We can't go back, nor do we want to. Our members are pouring their hearts into this campaign. But people don't join the Social Democrats party just to put up posters. They join because they want to help steer the party. Martin Schulz party heart people My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins. Martin Schulz winning worry europe Now Europe are experiencing a wave of eroding solidarity, first of certain societies and then entire governments. At the same time, we have two giant new challenges to meet: the migration movement and terror. And then Great Britain is thinking about leaving the EU. That should suffice as a description. Martin Schulz government europe thinking If you say in advance there is going to be a main candidate and then that doesn't count later, then that's going to be a highly problematic occurrence in a democracy. Martin Schulz candidates democracy ifs If we want to strengthen the EU, then we urgently need a two-pronged approach. First, we can save a lot of money if we finally move to harness synergy effects in military spending. The parallel structures in the individual armies still remain far too costly, and we could save a lot by making joint purchases. Second, we cannot only think in terms of conventional military logic, but instead have to be far better prepared to thwart cyberattacks. Most importantly, we can no longer allow the EU to become bogged down in petty details. Martin Schulz army military moving
