Angela Merkel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Angela Merkel.

Angela Merkel is a German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She was born on July 17, 1954, in Hamburg, West Germany. Merkel grew up in East Germany and studied physics at the University of Leipzig, where she earned a doctorate in 1986.

In 1989, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Merkel became involved in politics and joined the newly formed Democratic Awakening party. After the reunification of Germany, she joined the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2000, she became the CDU's general secretary, and in 2005, Merkel made history by becoming Germany's first female Chancellor.

Known for her pragmatic leadership style, Merkel has been widely regarded as one of the world's most powerful women and a global statesperson. During her time in office, she steered Germany through significant challenges such as the European financial crisis, the refugee crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Merkel announced in 2018 that she would not seek re-election as Chancellor and stepped down from the position in 2021 after serving four terms. Throughout her career, she earned both praise and criticism, but her tenure as Chancellor will be remembered as a period of stability and steady economic growth for Germany.

From this experience we have learned that in a big party it

From this experience we have learned that in a big party it is important to have the necessary and often controversial discussions on policy issues such as the health system while in opposition.

Experience

Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows tha

Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn't the top priority.

Politics

On the one hand, the financial projection is on the agenda -

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.

Politics

The euro is our common fate, and Europe is our common future

The euro is our common fate, and Europe is our common future.

Future

Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of

Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.

Courage

Thus, the focus on this main political goal must become more

Thus, the focus on this main political goal must become more visible in EU politics and to achieve this, we need a political impulse. It must be clear what the priorities on the agenda are.

Politics

That is why everyone in politics, and we do it, must make su

That is why everyone in politics, and we do it, must make sure that they do not depend on one single interest group. A good compromise is one where everybody makes a contribution.

Politics

So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be com

So Europe needs to be competitive and we also need to be competitive if we wish to remain an interesting economic partner for the United States. This has to be done on the basis of strength, of competitiveness.

Strength

It certainly is dangerous that there are only a few clubs le

It certainly is dangerous that there are only a few clubs left in Europe that can afford to pay millions. At the end of the day however, the spectators decide the rates of pay - by watching the games and consuming the goods and services advertised on sports TV programmes.

Sports

The willingness to learn new skills is very high.

The willingness to learn new skills is very high.

Education

I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put

I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put in just as much effort as the footballers. For example, athletes train at least as hard as footballers but have to be happy if they can earn enough to finance a decent education.

Education