Helle Thorning-Schmidt quotes

Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark. Known for being the first woman to hold this position in Danish history, she played a key role in modernizing the Social Democrats. She continues to be an influential figure in international organizations and public life. Here are 13 of her quotes:

But what sets Europe apart is we insist on a social model that consists of solidarity, equal opportunity and a certain amount of redistribution. (Helle Thorning-Schmidt)
We can say farewell to 10 years of bourgeois rule... now we have the opportunity to change Denmark. View quote
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I feel like giving myself a pat on the back. We can create history tonight. We can bid goodbye to 10 years of (Liberal-Conservative) government which has ground to a halt, and get a new government and a new majority in Denmark. View quote
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People want to make sacrifices but they don't want to be sacrificed. View quote
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Denmark needs change, Denmark needs to move on and Denmark needs my leadership. View quote
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We are not jumping on the austerity bandwagon. A healthy economy is by far the most important thing for Social Democrats. View quote
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I really appreciate the British part of my family. View quote
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So yes, European decision making is not pretty. But it does work. View quote
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I know too much about British politics to comment on British politics. View quote
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We have the opportunity to change Denmark - that opportunity must be seized. View quote
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I'm taking care of the children, doing a bit of cooking and trying to do a bit of DIY around the house. But that's not going too well. (Helle Thorning-Schmidt)
For young girls, whom I meet a lot when I travel around the country, it will be a big thing. It will really show them that there's no post in Denmark that a girl can't aspire to. View quote
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Without growth we can't pay down our debt, and without growth there's no money for welfare. View quote
Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Helle Thorning-Schmidt

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Occupation: Danish Politician
Born: December 14, 1966
Quotes count: 13