“Whoever thinks war allows for lasting victories should take a look at European history books and learn their lesson.” ThinkingShouldLooksBookWarVictoryLessonsLastingHistory BooksEuropean History Author:Frank-Walter Steinmeier
“(Milosevic's passing) should not keep us from our efforts to provide peace and stability in the Balkans; on the contrary, it should renew them.” ShouldEffortContraryPassingPassingsStabilityBalkans Author:Frank-Walter Steinmeier
“Germany is too big to sit on the sidelines on world issues. Military force is not the ultima ratio it used to be, but it can be used, with care.” WorldBigsCareUsedForceIssuesMilitaryUsed To BeGermanyRatiosSidelinesMilitary ForceWorld IssuesUltima Author:Frank-Walter Steinmeier
“Ukraine is a tinderbox, and the fuse is lit. There is no solution through violence in Ukraine.” ViolenceSolutionsLitUkraineFuse Author:Frank-Walter Steinmeier
“Russia's actions on the Crimean Peninsula were a serious violation of international law and of the principles upon which European peace is based. That is why we cannot let pass or ignore what took place.” ActionSeriousInternational Law Author:Frank-Walter Steinmeier
