Martin Schulz
Martin Schulz
Martin Schulzis a German Social Democratic politician serving as the President of the European Parliament since 2012. Previously he was leader of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament. On 1 July 2014 Martin Schulz was re-elected as European Parliament President...
government dramatic-situations community
We have committed ourselves to pursue joint policies, but then national governments say, "We aren't bound by that." That is a dramatic situation, because solidarity is a basic principle that cannot be had on an à la carte basis. If we have rules that nobody adheres to, then the community will break apart.
responsibility men house
When a man ends up in the White House who boasts about not having a clue and who says that specialist knowledge is elite nonsense, then a critical point has been reached. Then you will have an obviously irresponsible man sitting in a position that requires the utmost degree of responsibility.
people vote constitution
You have to let the people vote when it comes to a new constitution.
challenges renaissance migration
We are in the middle of a tough, ideological conflict that is being waged across the entire continent. On the one side are those who say that global challenges like migration and terror cannot be met with national parochialism. On the other side are those who would like to see a renaissance of the nation-state.
winning people problem
The problem with us EU politicians is that we approach everything with cool rationality, and then wonder why we don't win people over emotionally.
winning worry inspire
My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins.
people might planets
For many people, politics in Brussels and Strasbourg might as well be happening on another planet.
europe giving priorities
We agree: Brussels can't regulate everything. I'm driven by something else: There are forces in Europe that want to generally give national policy priority over a common European approach. We have to prevent this.
opportunity political complicated
Referendums have always posed a threat when it comes to EU policy, because EU policy is complicated. They're an opportunity for those from all political camps who like to oversimplify things.
company
It's not a system-wide issue, it's a one-company thing.
best suffice
Suffice it to say that Berlusconi would do best to resign,
cannot enormous task
Mr. Koizumi's task is enormous and cannot wait.
both chances china chinese companies european exchanges good interest itself market strong trade
China is a strong market in which European companies have a lot of chances as Chinese companies have many chances in trade exchanges with Europe. China's good development is in the interest of both China itself and the European Union.
lying responsibility british
Primary responsibility for Brexit lies with British conservatives, who took an entire continent hostage.