“Ms. Merkel's attempt to present herself as a Social Democrat was a clever move. But it's not working anymore. The divisions between the CDU and CSU have simply become too great for that.” MovingSocialDemocratCleverDivision Author:Martin Schulz
“CDU head Angela Merkel has tried for years to serve two sides: the conservative side by holding up her CDU party membership. But then at the same time she acts as though she were also a Social Democrat. I don't have this hydra-headed nature. In the end, people will vote for the Social Democratic original.” PeopleYearsTwoEndsSocialSidesPartyVoteOriginalsDemocraticDemocratConservativeTwo SidesMembershipAngelaHydra 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
“I really don't have time at the moment for coalition debates. The voters will decide what the next parliament will look like. Those who wish to form a coalition with The Social Democrats can take a look at our platform and then they are more than welcome to talk to us.” MomentsWishDemocratDebateWelcome Author:Martin Schulz
“The Social Democrats have to listen to people who are attracted to the AfD party. That isn't a mistake at all. You can also win them back. Of course, there are a lot of angry voters who are ideologically charged. But there are also a lot of quieter voters who plan on voting AfD to send a message. We can never give up on them.” PeopleGivingWinningPartyMistakeGiving UpDemocratVotingNever Giving Up Author:Martin Schulz
“We are seeing now that without the contribution of the Social Democrats, Germany cannot be governed. We are a proud and self-confident party. We should now act based on that pride, and not out of fear.” PartyPrideProudDemocrat Author:Martin Schulz
“France is ready for a European revolution and it is Germany that is pulling the brakes. For a long time, it was the other way around. You don't have to agree with the details of every single one of Emmanuel Macron's suggestions, but he's right about the idea of a new foundation of Europe. Europe's Social Democrats have long demanded this. If we really want to, we can create a different, better Europe in the coming years.” LongDifferentRevolutionAgreeDemocratBrake Author:Martin Schulz
