The decision (of Britons to leave the EU) has been taken .. and the next step is -- and Britain will do this only when they have a new prime minister -- to invoke Article 50, i expect that to happen. I deal with reality and I firmly expect that application will be made.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

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In such extraordinary situations, the military would then legally be in charge, under the leadership of the police.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

We have already accomplished a great deal in the last 11 months, therefore we will also manage the new challenge now in front of us, the one described by the term ‘Islamist terror.’.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

It is, however, a highly political agreement, which will be widel... by Chancellor Angela Merkel

It is, however, a highly political agreement, which will be widely discussed.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

Sure enough this means that a country like Germany, which today spends around 1.2 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense, and the United States, which spends 3.4 percent of GDP for defense will have to converge.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

I recommend anyone who is fearful to take the opportunity to personally get to know someone who has fled to us. These are people who have experienced and suffered a lot and have their worries and hopes just as much as we do.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

We have come a long way. by Chancellor Angela Merkel

We have come a long way.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

I have ... again demanded that we have zones where the ceasefire is particularly enforced and where a significant level of security can be guaranteed.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

There are situations in life - and this was the case last autumn - when you can't hold a long debate on principles, people are suddenly there and need protection.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

That's why I think this is absolutely right. by Chancellor Angela Merkel

That's why I think this is absolutely right.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

We shouldn't lose sight of the things that drive us in private like helpfulness and charity but we also need to respect German and European laws.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

Our efforts are not done yet, i understand that Turkey also expec... by Chancellor Angela Merkel

Our efforts are not done yet, i understand that Turkey also expects Europe to deliver.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

Germany is ready to do what it can ... to stabilise Iraq in view of the big security challenges and economic challenges.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

We have a free society... but there are people who want us harmed... by Chancellor Angela Merkel

We have a free society... but there are people who want us harmed, we will persevere.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

Everything must be done to investigate those responsible as quickly and completely as possible and punish them, regardless of where they are from.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

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On the one hand, we want to reach an agreement with which the British government can successfully campaign, in the forthcoming referendum, to remain in the European Union, on the other hand, we don't want to, and we won't, call into question the core principles of European integration. These include in particular the principle of free movement and the principle of non-discrimination between European citizens.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

When the French President asks me to think hard about what more we can do, then it is a responsibility for us to think hard about it.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

This attack on freedom is not only aimed against Paris. It's aimed against us all, we know that our free life is stronger than terror.

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We don't see any reason to change our view of history, particularly on this issue, we abide by our responsibility, in Germany, for the Holocaust.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

If (economic grounds) is the only reason for being here, then we will have to say more strongly to these people: you must go home.

Chancellor Angela Merkel

I believe that the reputation of the German economy, the confidence in the German economy is not so shaken that we do not continue to count as a good business location.

Chancellor Angela Merkel