Angela Merkel Quotes

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Angela Merkel

Profession : Statesman

Birth : July 17, 1954

We need... to say to people that this is a temporary residential status, and we expect that, once there is peace in Syria again, once IS has been defeated in Iraq, that you go back to your home country with the knowledge that you have gained.

Angela Merkel

Germany stands in the fight against terrorism at France's side, united with many, many others. I am convinced that, despite all the difficulties, we shall win this fight.

Angela Merkel

We feel bound to the Christian image of humanity - that is what defines us. Those who do not accept this are in the wrong place here.

Angela Merkel

I believe those that produce the least emissions in autos will also be those who have the greatest success worldwide.

Angela Merkel

We abide by our responsibility as Germany for the Shoah.

Angela Merkel

Solidarity and competitiveness are the two sides of a European coin.

Angela Merkel

I don't carry any early childhood trauma around with me, if that's what you're hinting at. The story of the bicycles - and there were three of them which were stolen from me - I've dealt with it well.

Angela Merkel

We're saying this to both countries: We want a two-state solution. We want a Jewish state of Israel and alongside a independent Palestinian state. Unilateral measures are not helping at all to bring about this cause, and we agree that we wish to cooperate very closely on this, because as we both say, time is of the essence.

Angela Merkel

The willingness to learn new skills is very high.

Angela Merkel

When I'm stirring a saucepan, I don't say to myself, 'Now the chancellor is stirring a saucepan.'

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Spying among friends is never acceptable.

Angela Merkel

Above all it is important to point out that we can only maintain our prosperity in Europe if we belong to the most innovative regions in the world.

Angela Merkel

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

It certainly is dangerous that there are only a few clubs left in Europe that can afford to pay millions. At the end of the day however, the spectators decide the rates of pay - by watching the games and consuming the goods and services advertised on sports TV programmes.

Angela Merkel

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