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“You cannot form a community of countries of different strength without a certain amount of equilibrium. That is reflected in, for example, the EU budget and the bailout programs. That is why there are net payers and net recipients in Europe. A community cannot exist if the stronger do not take responsibility for the weaker.”

Quote by Wolfgang Schauble

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Wolfgang Schauble

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. more

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