Remembering the crimes, naming the perpetrators, and giving the victims a dignified commemoration, that is a responsibility that does not end, it is not negotiable, and it is inseparable from our country. Being awareof this responsibility is an integral part of our national identity.

Angela Merkel

I think that an important offer has again been made to Britain, and now it is of course for Britain to respond to these offers.

We need to talk to China to ensure that companies do not simply give up all data that is used to the Chinese state.

From a political point of view, there is still time, that should be used, used by all sides. But for this it would be very important to know what exactly the British side envisages in terms of its relationship with the EU.

It should be humanly possible to find a solution to such a precise problem. But this depends ... on the kind of trade deal that we forge with each other.

We're talking about 2038. Nobody knows what the mid-term planning... by Angela Merkel

We're talking about 2038. Nobody knows what the mid-term planning will be in the future.

As far as European Union is concerned we'll be doing everything in our power but we'll be expecting United Kingdom to do everything in their power to make this happen, there are a lot of concerns and fantasies around the backstop.

My focus for the next few weeks is making this deal possible. by Angela Merkel

My focus for the next few weeks is making this deal possible.

The American president demanded what has been discussed for months, that there is a change in the burden sharing, i made clear that we are on this path. And that this is in our own interests and that it will make us stronger.

Germany also does a lot for NATO. We are the second largest donor of troops, we put most of our military abilities into the service of NATO and we are strongly committed in Afghanistan, where we also defend the interests of President Trump of America. Because the deployment in Afghanistan has to do with the only example of Article 5.

It is my deep conviction that the migration question decides whet... by Angela Merkel

It is my deep conviction that the migration question decides whether Europe will last.

That means development aid, but also legal channels (for immigration), study places, places for skilled labor, and that must be a new partnership with Africa.

It would be reckless not to prepare for alliance defense. by Angela Merkel

It would be reckless not to prepare for alliance defense.

I can't promise that there won't be disputes again about other issues, as this is usual when a government includes three parties, this time it was a heavy dispute about a topic that is also very emotional. But I firmly expect and I'll do my part to ensure that we do our government work in a good way, and not only now but also in the coming years.

There must be legal possibilities for study and work, we need a law on immigration for skilled workers so we can create a win-win situation. Otherwise we won't be able to combat the people traffickers.

Order must be brought to all forms of migration so people have the impression that law and order is being implemented.

The sum of all we've agreed is equivalent to what the CSU wants - that's my personal view, but the CSU must decide for themselves, it is also sustainable and in accordance with the European ideal. Europe is slow, and we aren't yet where we want to be... In my view Europe will be held together, otherwise free movement could have been in danger.

We cannot leave those countries where asylum seekers arrive to de... by Angela Merkel

We cannot leave those countries where asylum seekers arrive to deal with (the problem) alone.

Overall, after an intensive discussion on the most challenging issue for the European Union, namely migration, it is a good signal that we agreed a common text, we still have a lot of work to do to bridge the different views.

Europe faces many challenges, but that of migration could become... by Angela Merkel

Europe faces many challenges, but that of migration could become the make-or-break one for the EU.

Europe faces many challenges, but that of migration couldbecome the make-or-break one for the EU, either we manage it, so others in Africa believe that weare guided by values and believe in multilateralism, not unilateralism, ornobody will believe any longer in the system of values that has made us strong.That’s why it’s so important.