Joschka Fischer
Joschka Fischer
Joseph Martin "Joschka" Fischeris a German politician of the Alliance '90/The Greens. He served as Foreign Minister and as Vice Chancellor of Germany in the cabinet of Gerhard Schröder from 1998 to 2005. Fischer has been a leading figure in the West German Greens since the 1970s, and according to opinion polls, he was the most popular politician in Germany for most of the government's duration. Following the September 2005 election, in which the Schröder government was defeated, he left...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 April 1948
CountryGermany
It is deeply regrettable ... that these strikes could not be avoided,
It is a very dangerous situation, but at the same time a situation where we have to try to find the way to peace,
I think Iran should really bear in mind that this step is a step in the wrong direction, ... We are trying to prevent a negative trend with fatal consequences.
in the strongest possible terms the despicable attacks in Bali.
The share of the vote that the ultra-right received is alarming, ... It's too early to tell. We have to wait to see the results of the runoff election.
That's what we are trying to do within the context of the international community.
I didn't even know the term 'Jamaica coalition' existed,
This is, I think, a very serious challenge and unity of the international community is crucial to move forward in a positive direction.
Nobody can keep control of a military escalation. We have to do everything we can with diplomatic means to prevent this,
For me, the constitution is the most important treaty since the foundation of the European Economic Community (in 1957).
Now you have to shoulder your responsibility to pave the way for a peaceful political future for your nation - a way which reflects your society's diversity and traditions and which will be acceptable to all Afghans. It is up to you the representatives of the Afghan people to seize this historic moment, ... Germany, the EU (European Union) and the international community led by the United Nations stand ready to help now and in long term.
not to use force to try to free the hostages.
Germany is going to vote for the resolution. It is important now to stick to the schedule that is to lead to free and fair elections by January 2005 at the latest.
For me this is the end of a period of my life lasting 20 years, and a new beginning.