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
We have to go back to normal business with our most important ally, the United States, and with France -- the most important outside of Europe and the most important ally inside,
It's a historic step Europe has won today. It's a big chance for both sides,
We have an interest in excellent relations because we are neighbours as Europeans with Russia. We are allies with the United States in the NATO framework.
For me, the constitution is the most important treaty since the foundation of the European Economic Community (in 1957).
We already have a federation. The 11, soon to be 12, member States adopting the euro have already given up part of their sovereignty, monetary sovereignty, and formed a monetary union, and that is the first step towards a federation.
An enlarged Union based on Nice is not in the interest of any Member State ... This is not a threat. This is a messenger delivering news.
The participation in European elections was always not very exciting. People are very interested in European issues, but they don't see the person who is representing Europe.
We were horrified by the news of the bomb attack in Madrid this morning. This detestable act of terror that claimed so many victims fills us with deep sorrow and outrage.
It is not only because of the incidents with the Swiss, Swedish, and Spanish embassies. There is an urgent need for discussions,
It is intended to be an addition to NATO and not a competitor,
It is a very dangerous situation, but at the same time a situation where we have to try to find the way to peace,
It is a tragic, tragic situation, for the father and the whole family,
It is deeply regrettable ... that these strikes could not be avoided,
Me? Joining a coalition under Merkel? Look, Merkel will not be chancellor.