Sigmar Gabriel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sigmar Gabriel.

Sigmar Gabriel is a German politician and former leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Born on September 12, 1959, in Goslar, Germany, Gabriel embarked on a career in politics after studying political science and German literature at the University of Göttingen.

His political journey began in Lower Saxony, where he served as a regional representative for the SPD in the state's parliament. Gabriel went on to become the minister-president of Lower Saxony from 1999 to 2003, gaining recognition for his pragmatic approach and successful economic policies.

In 2009, Gabriel became the Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety under Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government. During his tenure, he pushed for renewable energy and played a crucial role in shaping Germany's energy transition.

Gabriel later went on to serve as the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, advocating for fairer distribution of wealth and improved conditions for workers. In 2017, he became the vice chancellor of Germany, holding that position until 2018.

Known for his strong communication skills and authentic approach, Gabriel has been an influential figure within the SPD and German politics, advocating for progressive policies and social justice. While he has left active politics, his contributions continue to shape the political landscape in Germany.

But, as environment minister, I am very interested in a thri

But, as environment minister, I am very interested in a thriving German automobile industry, because I can only pay for the rising costs of environmental protection at home and abroad if there are people in Germany with jobs and who pay taxes.

Sigmar Gabriel

Environmental

Being told about the effects of climate change is an appeal

Being told about the effects of climate change is an appeal to our reason and to our desire to bring about change. But to see that Africans are the hardest hit by climate change, even though they generate almost no greenhouse gas, is a glaring injustice, which also triggers anger and outrage over those who seek to ignore it.

Sigmar Gabriel

Anger

Without sound conservation and management measures, fisherie

Without sound conservation and management measures, fisheries will quickly become depleted and a basic component of global food security will be lost.

Sigmar Gabriel

Food

If we want to implement climate protection worldwide, countr

If we want to implement climate protection worldwide, countries like Germany, which are capable of developing new technologies, will have to hand over some of their knowledge. We can't expect to have our cake and eat it too.

Sigmar Gabriel

Knowledge

What could become a danger to world peace is Iran's nuclear

What could become a danger to world peace is Iran's nuclear program and the country's open threat to annihilate Israel.

Sigmar Gabriel

Peace

What we have at present is a system of loss socialism. Whate

What we have at present is a system of loss socialism. Whatever goes wrong is shouldered by the general public and anything that works is privatised. Worshippers of market freedom have suspended the most important economic principle: Risk and liability go hand in hand.

Sigmar Gabriel

Freedom