Angela Merkel

We need to talk to each other, not about each other.

Germany is a strong country, but it is not an island.

I am not a fan of quick solutions.

The future of Europe is in our hands.

We need to defend our liberal democracy.

I am prepared to compromise, but not to give up my principles.

The world is changing, and we have to adapt.

We need to listen to the concerns of the people.

I am convinced that we will overcome this crisis.

Europe is our future.

We need to be strong, but we also need to be humane.

I am not a person who makes decisions lightly.

We need to find common solutions.

The challenges are great, but our will to overcome them is even greater.

I will do everything in my power to ensure that Germany remains a good place to live.

We need to invest in education and research.

Democracy means listening to different opinions.

We need to protect our climate.

I am optimistic about the future of Europe.

We need to strengthen our social market economy.