Gerhard Schröder quotes

Gerhard Schröder is a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. Known for implementing significant economic reforms and shaping Germany's foreign policy, his tenure was marked by both praise and controversy. He remains an influential figure in German and international politics. Here are 31 of his quotes:

Any degree of unemployment worries me. (Gerhard Schröder)
We want to change the way we help unemployed people find jobs. We want to be faster and more goal oriented. View quote
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Whatever the details of union may be, there's no doubt we need more policy coordination in Europe. View quote
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We don't wage war, but we are called upon to impose a peaceful solution in Kosovo by military means as well. View quote
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We must take care that globalization does not become something people become afraid of. View quote
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We are seeing significant growth in foreign investment in Germany. View quote
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We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests. View quote
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One effect could be that the huge atomic arsenal created in the cold war could be reduced significantly. View quote
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I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days. View quote
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Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it. View quote
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Next, we will create a modern immigration law. (Gerhard Schröder)
Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive. View quote
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We want to encourage those who are able to work, no question. View quote
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As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine. View quote
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If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner. View quote
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Germany is very free-trade oriented. View quote
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We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank. View quote
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Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union. View quote
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As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway. View quote
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This question about Iraq has gotten personal. View quote
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My impression is that American policy speaks not of antagonism but rather partnership. (Gerhard Schröder)
We will be forced to cut state benefits, support personal responsibility and demand higher personal contributions from each individual. View quote
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We have to insist that those who come to us show a willingness to integrate that corresponds to our readiness to integrate them. View quote
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Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance. View quote
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There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets. View quote
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Gerhard Schröder

Gerhard Schröder - Image
Photo: Ashraf Tabatabaei, CC BY 4.0
Occupation: German Statesman
Born: April 7, 1944
Quotes count: 31
Wikipedia: Gerhard Schröder

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