“Political scientist Herfried Münkler is right: If you only take normative positions, if your focus is solely on values, you won't find success in a world where others are relentlessly pursuing their interests. In a world full of meat-eaters, vegetarians have a tough time.” WorldPoliticalValuesInterestFocusToughScientistVegetarianTough Times Author:Sigmar Gabriel
“A major danger for us Europeans: We must demonstrate that those who have this view of us are mistaken, that we can come to agreement, that we as a community of democratic and free nations are economically successful and are gaining political influence. To do so, we must learn to project our power.” PoliticalCommunitySuccessfulInfluenceDangerDemocraticMistaken Author:Sigmar Gabriel
“It is clear that there are reasons for discontent in Iran - economic and political reasons. We have told the Iranian leadership repeatedly that the country's economic recovery can ultimately only succeed through greater international economic cooperation. And the precondition for that is not only that Iran refrain from developing nuclear weapons, but also that Iran's role in the region become far more peaceful. We have offered to finally hold true negotiations and talks on that issue.” ReasonPoliticalEconomicSucceedRecoveryPeacefulCooperationNuclear WeaponsNegotiationDiscontentIranian Author:Sigmar Gabriel
“However, I have a low opinion of people with narrow political horizons. Someone who talks about the environment and knows nothing about economics can make as many mistakes as someone who does the opposite.” PeopleKnowsDoePoliticalMistakeOpinionEnvironmentLowsEconomicsOppositesHorizon Author:Sigmar Gabriel
