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Former Federal Minister of the Interior (Germany)

Wolfgang Schauble, born on September 18, 1942, is a former German Federal Minister of the Interior. He played a significant role in German politics, particularly in the areas of interior and justice. Schauble served as the Federal Minister of the Interior from 1998 to 2013, during which he pushed for various reforms, including adjustments to immigration and refugee policies.

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“As a wheelchair user, you cant move about freely. Thats the only thing that bothers me a little. When Im in the Euro Group in Brussels, colleagues who want to talk to me have to come to me. But I hope they know that this has nothing to do with arrogance.”

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“I don't want to interpret the pope's words, especially as I am one of those horrible people who fell away from the Roman church after Martin Luther.”

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“We will not be able to meet the challenges of integration and the threats posed by international terrorism. If we want to prevent attacks, we'll need more information and better integration.”

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“I don't want to change Islam, but if there is to be a European Islam, it must incorporate European values.”

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“I want to see religious instruction and sermons held in German in the mosques. The ideal, in my view, would be for imams to be trained in Germany and to speak our language, just as the Roman Catholic Church now holds mass in German and gave up Latin long ago.”

“When it comes to training imams, one needs a partner. But if we want the mosques to preach peaceful coexistence, we will have to do something about it. One goal of the conference is to find a partner for the training of imams and teachers of Islam in schools.”

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“If we want to avoid a clash of cultures - and the jury is still out on whether we can - we'll have to make different cultures and religions compatible with the universal nature of human rights and tolerance. But I can promise you this: Anyone who calls me an infidel at the conference will be in for a fight.”

“It is true that no member state can be required to make payments to others. But if countries want to offer voluntary assistance, as in the Greek case, this isn't only allowed, but it's also in Germany's interest. We all benefit by ensuring the stability of the euro zone.”

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Author:Wolfgang Schauble

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Born: September 18, 1942
Known for: Former Federal Minister of the Interior (Germany)
Quotes: 61

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