“If you say in advance there is going to be a main candidate and then that doesn't count later, then that's going to be a highly problematic occurrence in a democracy.” IfsDemocracyCandidates Author:Martin Schulz
“For German Social Democracy, Europe is vital to the national interest.” SocialInterestDemocracyEuropeNational InterestsSocial Democracy Author:Martin Schulz
“Referendums are a democratic instrument, but so are decisions reached in a parliamentary democracy. I advise extreme caution when it comes to referendums. In Germany too.” DecisionDemocracyInstrumentsDemocraticExtremesGermanyCautionAdviseParliamentaryReferendumsParliamentary Democracy Author:Martin Schulz
“The principles of the SPD have remained the same for 150 years: democracy, human dignity, justice and inclusion. We will never change those principles.” YearsHumansJusticePrinciplesDemocracyDignityInclusionNever ChangeHuman Dignity Author:Martin Schulz
“The dream of Europe is a region of freedom and peace, of security, law, democracy, tolerance and mutual respect. If you look into the faces of the refugees you will see this dream. These are people who are fleeing from war, hate, violence and unjust systems.” PeopleIfsLooksWarDreamFacesLawHateDemocracyViolenceSecurityEuropeToleranceRegionsMutualUnjustRefugeeFleeingMutual RespectFreedom And Peace Author:Martin Schulz
“Many who have voted for the AfD, or who intend to do so, aren't doing so because they are dyed-in-the-wool enemies of democracy. Rather, they are desperate.” EnemyDemocracyDesperateWool Author:Martin Schulz
“The old fundamental principles must continue to apply, even in our changing society: Democracy knows neither master nor slave. Equal education opportunities for all, no matter where they come from and no matter who their parents are. Equal access as well when it comes to digitalization.” KnowsWellsMatterOpportunityParentPrinciplesDemocracyMastersEqualFundamentalsSlaveAccessFundamental PrinciplesEqual Education Author:Martin Schulz
“We are living through an epochal shift. If we aren't careful, the elementary foundations of our pluralistic democracy will be threatened.” IfsDemocracyFoundationCarefulThreatened Author:Martin Schulz
“We must now, in the 21st century, protect democracy, one which rests on fundamental rights for all, regardless of skin color, gender, race or religion. Nothing less than that is at stake.” RaceDemocracyRightsCenturyColorProtectSkinsFundamentalsGenderStakes21st CenturySkin ColorFundamental Rights Author:Martin Schulz
“The membership survey was a great moment for inner-party democracy. We can't go back, nor do we want to. Our members are pouring their hearts into this campaign. But people don't join the Social Democrats party just to put up posters. They join because they want to help steer the party.” PeopleHeartMomentsHelpingPartyDemocracyDemocratPostersGreat Moments Author:Martin Schulz
