“The quota idea is a good one, but there are two problems with it. The first is clear: A quota system would also require all European countries to be prepared to take refugees. And secondly: What happens when the quota has been filled? Would we then simply tell those who are threatened, sorry but we have to send you back?” FirstsHas BeensTwoIdeasCountryProblemHappensClearFilledPreparedSorryBe PreparedThreatenedRefugeeEuropean CountriesQuota Author:Martin Schulz
“The vast majority of people support the idea of an enlightened, modern union of countries demonstrating solidarity. Film director Wim Wenders recently summed up the problem to me very well. He said the idea of Europe has become an administration, and now people think that the administration is the idea. But that doesn't mean we should give up on the idea - it means we should change the administration.” PeopleThinkingGivingShouldWellsMeanSaidIdeasCountryProblemFilmSupportModernDirectorsGiving UpEuropeMajorityUnionsAdministrationEnlightenedSolidarityDemonstratingFilm Directors Author:Martin Schulz
“The problem with us EU politicians is that we approach everything with cool rationality, and then wonder why we don't win people over emotionally.” PeopleProblemWinningWonderPoliticianApproachRationality Author:Martin Schulz
“If cooperation among governments were the superior concept for progress in Europe, I'd be onboard immediately. But the problem is that cooperation isn't working.” IfsProblemGovernmentProgressConceptsEuropeSuperiorsCooperation Author:Martin Schulz
“Donald Trump is not just a problem for the EU, but for the whole world.” WorldWholeProblemTrumpWhole World Author:Martin Schulz
“The claim made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that the refugee question is a German problem is incorrect. It is a European problem.” MadeProblemClaimsMinistersPrimePrime MinisterRefugeeOrbsHungarians Author:Martin Schulz
“I know people's problems: the problems of those who work hard, who must slave away. The couples who have two incomes but who can nevertheless barely cover their rent. The people who get stuck in traffic on their way to work. The people who have to wait in vain for a train to come just as they are supposed to be picking up their children from daycare. I can say with a clear conscience to those people: I understand your problems. And I will do all I can to decrease them.” PeopleKnowsWayChildrenI CanTwoHardProblemWaitingClearHard WorkCoupleConscienceTrainSlaveStuckIncomeSupposed To BeVainNeverthelessTrafficDecreaseClear ConscienceDaycareStuck In Traffic Author:Martin Schulz
“For me, respect is an extremely important political term. Since I began campaigning, it has been at the heart of each of my speeches. Many people have the feeling that politicians aren't paying a sufficient amount of attention to them. And then, when the refugees arrived on top of all problems, there was a feeling: You do everything for them, but nothing for us. This mixture of frustration and fear has led to this reaction. That is why it is so important to show these people: We respect you.” PeopleHeartImportantFeelingsProblemPoliticalTermAttentionPoliticianFrustrationRefugeeCampaigning Author:Martin Schulz
