“Primary responsibility for Brexit lies with British conservatives, who took an entire continent hostage.” Quote by Martin Schulz
“I'm proud of the fact that Marine Le Pen in France insults me and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands calls me his opponent. The way I see it is, if these people weren't attacking me, I would be doing something wrong.” PeopleIfsWayFactsWould BeProudFranceOpponentsInsultCall MePensMarineAttackingWilderNetherlands 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
“For many people, politics in Brussels and Strasbourg might as well be happening on another planet.” PeopleWellsMightPlanetsHappeningsBrussels Author:Martin Schulz
“Just come to Brussels after a Council meeting. Do you know what happens? Every head of government holds his or her own press conference. They all say the same thing, in 24 languages: I was able to push through my agenda. And if the result is anything other than what they desired, the message is: Brussels is to blame. It has been this way for over 20 years. These messages stick with people, and that's deadly for Europe.” PeopleIfsKnowsWayYearsHas BeensGovernmentHappensAbleLanguageResultsMessagesEuropeBlamePressesSticksMeetingsAgendasDo You KnowConferencesCouncilPress ConferencesBrussels Author:Martin Schulz
“It's not attractive at the moment to vouch for the European idea. I still do it, because I believe nothing would be better for our continent.” BelieveStillsIdeasMomentsWould BeI BelieveAttractiveContinents Author:Martin Schulz
“Complementing the nation-state as it reaches its limits amid globalization: That is what Europe must offer.” StatesNationsOffersLimitsEuropeGlobalization Author:Martin Schulz
“[Helmut] Kohl said Europe must return to being a community committed to stability and the rule of law.” SaidLawCommunityReturnEuropeCommittedStabilityRule Of Law Author:Martin Schulz
“At the time, Jean-Claude [Juncker] was already an important man in Brussels. I was a young representative in the European Parliament. We talked for a long time and from that point on, our connection became increasingly deep. But our working-class origins are at least as important to our bond.” MenLongImportantYoungClassLong TimeConnectionsRepresentativesWorking ClassParliamentBrussels Author:Martin Schulz
“My mother's brother was killed while clearing mines in 1945. Those are things that mark your childhood and they help explain why we are so devoted to European unity.” HelpingMotherChildhoodMinesBrotherMarkUnityYour ChildrenDevotedClearing Author:Martin Schulz
“In political life, it is extremely difficult to remain loyal to a friendship when constellations of power or interests are in the way.” WayPoliticalDifficultInterestLoyalConstellationsPolitical Life Author:Martin Schulz