During the course of 1989, more and more East Germans lost their fears of the state's repression and chicanery and went out on the streets. There was no turning back then. It is thanks to their courage the Wall was opened. Angela Merkel backchicanerycourage share on social
I've spoken several times with Prime Minister Erdogan about relations between Turkey and Israel. I'm pleased that, following President Obama's visit to Israel, talks between Israel and Turkey are again taking place and hope that relations between them will further improve in the interest of both countries. Angela Merkel countryerdoganhave share on social
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 bigcontroversialdiscussion Change image and share on social
When I'm stirring a saucepan, I don't say to myself, 'Now the chancellor is stirring a saucepan.' Angela Merkel chancellorsaucepanstir Change image and share on social
Personally, I think that for example the chemical directive in its present form does too much damage to the chemical industry - especially the medium sized businesses - and will hurt our worldwide competitiveness. Angela Merkel businesschemicalcompetitiveness share on social
Here we have the Schengen agreement, and the truth is that for years we trusted each other and set border controls on the outer borders of the European Union. And as was the case with the economic and monetary union, with this step, regarding the management of the Schengen area, we did not go all the way in terms of political solutions. Angela Merkel agreementareaborder share on social
We will have to accept a certain degree of legal immigration; that's globalisation... In the era of the smartphone, we cannot shut ourselves away... people know full well how we live in Europe. Angela Merkel acceptdegreeera Change image and share on social
If we look at where relations between the Soviet Union and Germany were in 1945 and where we stand now, then we have achieved so much. Angela Merkel achievegermanyrelation Change image and share on social
Industrialised countries must take the responsibility of helping poorer countries in the climate change action plan. Angela Merkel actionchangeclimate Change image and share on social
In many regions, war and terror prevail. States disintegrate. For many years, we have read about this. We have heard about it. We have seen it on TV. But we had not yet sufficiently understood that what happens in Aleppo and Mosul can affect Essen or Stuttgart. We have to face that now. Angela Merkel affectaleppodisintegrate share on social