We were in opposition to the decision to go to war. But after the war happened, it was clear that you could not sit and look-there would be a breeding ground for terrorism or a new collapsed or failed state named Iraq! Joschka Fischer breedclearcollapse share on social
The participation in European elections was always not very exciting. People are very interested in European issues, but they don't see the person who is representing Europe. Joschka Fischer electioneuropeeuropean Change image and share on social
We will not send troops. Germany is not committed to Iraq - we will not commit ourselves with troops. Joschka Fischer commitgermanyiraq Change image and share on social
The situation in Iraq is dangerous but the regional situation is also very complicated and precarious. Joschka Fischer complicatedangerousiraq Change image and share on social
India has been contributing very much to the reconstruction of Afghanistan; we are strongly engaged there. Joschka Fischer afghanistancontributeengage Change image and share on social
We had to move forward after the war and see the realities. Joschka Fischer forwardmovereality Change image and share on social
The United States is our most important ally. They helped us many times. Without the United States, the unification or German democratisation after the Nazi period would have been much more complicated, or almost impossible. Joschka Fischer allycomplicatedemocratisation share on social
Everybody is talking today about the economy. Joschka Fischer economytalktoday Change image and share on social
What will we do in a globalised world? All human beings are equal, so they have the same right to have the same lifestyle-the same social security, jobs, education. Joschka Fischer beingeducationequal Change image and share on social
