Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel
Angela Dorothea Merkelis a German stateswoman and former research scientist. Merkel has been the Chancellor of Germany since 2005, and the leader of the Christian Democratic Unionsince 2000...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth17 July 1954
CityHamburg, Germany
CountryGermany
summer team thinking
That makes me think of the 2002 World Cup Final above all else. Nobody thought at the time that our team would get through to the Final against Brazil. We should remember that this summer.
thinking friendly world
I think we can say our energy system will be the most efficient and environmentally friendly in the world.
thinking growth agendas
I think that the EU with the Lisbon agenda has put the right emphasis on growth and employment.
thinking example good-examples
And I think that a woman as chancellor can also serve as a good example,.
mean marijuana thinking
We think of cannabis as a drug, in accordance with international opinions. This means that even consuming small amounts can lead to very severe dependence. With alcohol or cigarettes however, sensibly limited consumption does not bear the risk of immediate addictiveness as this is the case with cannabis according to our opinion. With alcohol there surely is an element of a tradition. However, enjoyed in moderation, as supplement to a meal for example, alcohol is not something that causes immediate dependence. Still, there is a great need for prevention and information in this matter.
hurt thinking doe
Personally, I think that for example the chemical directive in its present form does too much damage to the chemical industry - especially the medium sized businesses - and will hurt our worldwide competitiveness.
thinking hands ideas
On the one hand, the financial projection is on the agenda - we will see if this problem can be resolved or not. I think it is a right idea to stage a special summit, which would deal with the question of priorities of European politics.
thinking government wages
If a market exists for low-paid work, then we should think about how we can make this type of work more attractive by providing government assistance. Of course, the wage-earner must be able to live off of his wages. We will not allow poverty wages or dumping wages. But the wage earner can receive a combined wage that includes both his actual wages and a government subsidy.
beneficial countries european foreign minister shape turkish
We will shape it -- and I have told the Turkish foreign minister this -- in a way that is mutually beneficial to our countries and the European Union,
afraid country election exactly former free shake
said Schnabel, the former US ambassador. ''She's exactly what the country needs. She's dynamic, she's pro-business, and she's not afraid of free markets. Her election would not just shake up Germany, it would shake up Europe.
We have to make this work, for our own sake, as well as for the country,
left save talks
I will take up talks with all parties, save the Left Party.
analysis asking carry country draw honest order people
We know that we are asking things of people in this country with this accord, ... We want to carry out an honest analysis ... and draw the conclusions in order to do something for this country.
among countries foresee germany three time top
I foresee that Germany should in 10 years' time be able to say it is back among the top three countries in Europe.