“That is why everyone in politics, and we do it, must make sure that they do not depend on one single interest group. A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: politics
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“So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the United States. This has to be done on the basis of strength, of competitiveness.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: strength
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“Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: hope
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“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
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: health
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“Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: courage
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“Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: war
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“The willingness to learn new skills is very high.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: education
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“On the one hand, the financial projection is on the agenda – we will see if this problem can be resolved or not. I think it is a right idea to stage a special summit, which would deal with the question of priorities of European politics.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: politics
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“The euro is our common fate, and Europe is our common future.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: future
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“I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put in just as much effort as the footballers. For example, athletes train at least as hard as footballers but have to be happy if they can earn enough to finance a decent education.”
— Angela Merkel
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: finance
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“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
Author: Angela Merkel
Category: experience
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