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...
world problem
Donald Trump is not just a problem for the EU, but for the whole world.
long interpretation patronizing
But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing.
country sorry ideas
The quota idea is a good one, but there are two problems with it. The first is clear: A quota system would also require all European countries to be prepared to take refugees. And secondly: What happens when the quota has been filled? Would we then simply tell those who are threatened, sorry but we have to send you back?
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.
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.
absolutely avoid face iceberg per staring time
The iceberg is already staring him in the face and he has time to avoid it. To be absolutely clear, let me give you our iceberg's coordinates. It is at 1.03 per cent.
winning worry inspire
My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins.
winning worry inspire
My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins.