In times of upheaval, people wish for nothing more than composure and sincerity. Martin Schulz More Quotes by Martin Schulz More Quotes From Martin Schulz We are in the middle of a tough, ideological conflict that is being waged across the entire continent. On the one side are those who say that global challenges like migration and terror cannot be met with national parochialism. On the other side are those who would like to see a renaissance of the nation-state. Martin Schulz migrationrenaissancechallenges 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-goalstogethereurope Donald Trump is not just a problem for the EU, but for the whole world. Martin Schulz trumpproblemworld 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 sorrycountryideas 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 problemwinningpeople But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing. Martin Schulz patronizinginterpretationlong 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 parliamentvisiontomorrow 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 marinewould-bepeople 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 illusionmilitarycountry 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 effectivenessunionspeople 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-situationscommunitygovernment I am a man of parliament, a man of the people. I am not a representative of the executives. Martin Schulz executivesmenpeople 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 electionimportanttogether I believe that the majority of people in Europe want to demonstrate solidarity with the refugees. Martin Schulz europebelievepeople 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-haveopportunitybelieve Europe was founded as a community bound together by solidarity. Martin Schulz communitytogethereurope 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 partyheartpeople My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins. Martin Schulz winningworryeurope 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 governmenteuropethinking 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 candidatesdemocracyifs
