The times in which we could rely fully on others -- they are somewhat over, this is what I experienced in the last few days. Angela Merkel More Quotes by Angela Merkel More Quotes From Angela Merkel I approach this with - with an open mind and I'll do it on the basis of a deep conviction with President-elect Donald Trump. Angela Merkel convictionpresidentmind NATO needs to adapt its strategy to meet new challenges Angela Merkel historicalchallengeswar The substance of the constitution is preserved. That is a fact. Angela Merkel constitutionsubstancefacts It is a fact that, if I single out Germany, our rate of growth is too low and we have very high unemployment. Angela Merkel germanyunemploymentgrowth It will not be possible to solve the current crisis with euro bonds. Angela Merkel solvecurrentscrisis It is nonsense to say that Germans are unable to change. Angela Merkel unable-to-changenonsense Today's Russia is not to be compared with the Soviet Union of back then. Angela Merkel unionsrussiatoday The people in East Germany have lived through so many changes in the last 15 years like never before in the country, and they did this often with great enthusiasm. But in the West we also have a high degree of transformations. Angela Merkel east-germanycountryyears I want us to be able to preserve our level of prosperity. We must constantly remind ourselves that Germany has been eating into its capital. It is only through successful management that we can once again secure our foundation of prosperity and social security. Angela Merkel levelssuccessfulwant From this experience we have learned that in a big party it is important to have the necessary and often controversial discussions on policy issues such as the health system while in opposition. Angela Merkel issuespartyimportant We believe in the rights of every individual to seek his fortune, in respect for others and in tolerance. Let us reply to the terrorists by resolutely living our values and by redoubling those values across all of Europe - now more than ever. Angela Merkel rightseuropebelieve We have very stable mechanisms of conflict resolution in terms of labor relations, we have a very good transportation infrastructure, we provide our children with an excellent education and the gap between rich and poor in Germany is relatively narrow. On the other hand, we have trouble accepting change. Angela Merkel gapschildrenhands We cannot allow employers in Germany to pay hourly wages of 50 cents and shift the remainder of the burden to the taxpayer. After all, we want to create jobs, not open a self-service shop for resourceful employers. Angela Merkel germanyselfjobs The Freedom Bell in Berlin is, like the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, a symbol which reminds us that freedom does not come about of itself. It must be struggled for and then defended anew every day of our lives. Angela Merkel bellsphiladelphialiberty Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn't the top priority. Angela Merkel uprisingprioritiesmoney First, we need good, stable relations with Russia. Second, we must make every effort to save energy and focus on using various sources to meet our energy needs. We must not allow ourselves to become dependent. Angela Merkel effortrussiafocus Eurobonds are absolutely wrong. In order to bring about common interest rates, you need similar competitiveness levels, similar budget situations. You don't get them by collectivizing debts. Angela Merkel debtorderneeds As politicians we have to react to the fact that many people do not feel that they can relate to the EU. Angela Merkel politicianfactspeople I felt really sorry for Oliver Kahn. Up to that point he had made lots of saves for the German team. Of course he could have caught the ball but it just happened. It was bad luck. In that situation, you need to be very strong psychologically to carry on. Angela Merkel teamstrongsorry If Europe today accounts for just over 7 per cent of the world's population, produces around 25 per cent of global GDP and has to finance 50 per cent of global social spending, then it's obvious that it will have to work very hard to maintain its prosperity and way of life. Angela Merkel gdppopulationeurope
