Matthias Platzeck
Matthias Platzeck
Matthias Platzeckis a German politician. He was Minister President of Brandenburg from 2002 to 2013 and party chairman of the SPD from November 2005 to April 2006...
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I want my party to be a place where something is always going on, with one condition -- that what goes on must always be constructive and look forward, not destructive and directed against each other. We should draw a line under the turbulence of recent weeks and look forward.
difference east german reminds
I've been told this reminds some of the East German days. But the difference is this one was genuine.
convince cooperate doubts eliminate force ideas public stay
The SPD has to eliminate the doubts about our unity. We can only convince the public of the force of our ideas if we cooperate and stay together.
chances changing discovered open remain risks society taking
I discovered when things were changing that one must always remain open to taking risks and chances in society.
berlin certainly coalition grand
The grand coalition in Berlin has certainly become more stable.
four germany stronger
We want to use these four years to make Germany stronger for the future.
fantastic result
It's a fantastic result and won't be topped.
democracy given grew quickly responsibility view
We grew up under dictatorship, wanted democracy and were quickly given responsibility. That sharpens the view for risks, but also for chances.
forming government proceed
We want the negotiations on forming a new government to proceed quickly.
ahead building government move
We want negotiations on building a government to move ahead swiftly.
election few four last limit months
We're not going to have four years of election campaigning. On the contrary, we'll limit that to the last few months before the election in 2009.
cooperation left
There will be no cooperation of any kind with the Left Party.
sensible suggestion worth
Arbitration is a sensible suggestion which it is worth discussing.
love marriage match sober
This is not a love match but a very sober marriage of convenience.