Top 26 Quotes by Gerhard Schroder

There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets.

Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.

As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.

Whatever the details of union may be, there's no doubt we need more policy coordination in Europe.

Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.

We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.

We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.

Next, we will create a modern immigration law.