There is no question that Iraq is one of the main problems. You'd have to be blind not to see what a magnet and generating force it's become for terrorist groups. Otto Schily blindforcegenerate Change image and share on social
The vast majority of Muslims living here are peaceful citizens. Unfortunately, however, we also see religious and political fanaticism among Muslim groups in Germany. Otto Schily citizenfanaticismgermany Change image and share on social
It's a mistake to assume that Islamists always come from the slums. Indeed, many come from affluent families but for some reason just couldn't manage to integrate into Western society, even though they had good opportunities for advancement. Otto Schily advancementaffluentassume share on social
And now when we hear that Iran and Iraq plan to cooperate more closely and that a fundamentalist is coming to power in Tehran - a man about whom we cannot be sure that he is absolutely averse to terrorism - it is very worrisome. Otto Schily absolutelyaverseclosely share on social
We feel very honored to have been offered the responsibility to host this great event, Berlin is a wonderful city that is developing at a tremendous rate, and this decision means that we can now prepare to welcome the world's best athletes to a fascinating place. Otto Schily athleteberlincity share on social
Nevertheless, I do know that we are part of a danger zone, we have military operations in Afghanistan and we're training the Iraqi police force. The terrorists also have us in their sights. Otto Schily afghanistandangerforce Change image and share on social
Freedom of the press is not questioned when investigative journalism unearths scandals, But that does not mean that every classified state document should be made available to journalists. Otto Schily classifydocumentfreedom Change image and share on social
It is a warning to all those who may think about becoming involved with a terrorist network, people who are willing to destroy their own lives are hard to deter. Otto Schily destroydeterhard Change image and share on social
The military has been tremendously important in the past during catastrophes and in protecting the population. But it shouldn't become an auxiliary police force. Otto Schily auxiliarycatastropheforce Change image and share on social
On September 11 last year international terrorism entered a new dimension. Otto Schily dimensionenterinternational Change image and share on social
