Martin Schulz Quotes

In political life, it is extremely difficult to remain loyal to a friendship when constellations of power or interests are in the way.

We need economic growth in Europe and we need to find a solution for the excessive interest rates that are making it difficult for many countries to get their own debt under control.

For German Social Democracy, Europe is vital to the national interest.

We won't get any growth in Greece by just imposing cuts. What I would prefer is a special economic zone for Greece.

I find it surprising, however, that many German politicians generally oppose referendums, but then when it's an EU matter, they immediately scream for a plebiscite.

The dangerous glorification of the nation state, and the baiting of minorities that goes along with it, releases an anti-democratic energy.

The EU is a community of values, not military buildups.

Many who have voted for the AfD, or who intend to do so, aren't doing so because they are dyed-in-the-wool enemies of democracy. Rather, they are desperate.

Ms. Merkel's attempt to present herself as a Social Democrat was a clever move. But it's not working anymore. The divisions between the CDU and CSU have simply become too great for that.

I would never attack somebody only because they belong to a different party.

I am grateful to the Germans in general, particularly those who displayed unending dedication to the refugees and who continue to do so.

The claim made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that the refugee question is a German problem is incorrect. It is a European problem.

Having a place to live is a fundamental right and the state must establish a framework that ensures that apartments are affordable.

Trump believes politics is a staged fight. But it is not. Still, clear words are sometimes needed in politics. In that sense, I believe I am better than Mrs. Merkel.

I still hope that the American system of checks and balances will ultimately prevent this man, Donald Trump, with his erratic political style, from jeopardizing our European security architecture.

In 2003, Helmut Schmidt said: Predatory capitalism exists, we have to civilize it and we can do that via Europe. He was right. We haven't tried hard enough.

We Germans are particularly aware that you can only be successful on the global market over the long term if you offer energy-efficient products that are, by nature, climate-friendly.

It is courageous to occasionally admit that there are certain things one can't do.

Trump is the freely elected president of the U.S. and as such deserves respect.

You can be sure that I won't experiment with right-wing terms.

Donald Trump must be taken seriously. He is fulfilling his dangerous campaign promises.