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Quote by Martin Schulz

“For many people, politics in Brussels and Strasbourg might as well be happening on another planet.”

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German politician who served as President of the European Parliament. Born on December 20, 1955, in Germany. Throughout his political career, he held several important positions and played a significant role in the European integration process. more

“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.”

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“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.”

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“Complementing the nation-state as it reaches its limits amid globalization: That is what Europe must offer.”

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“[Helmut] Kohl said Europe must return to being a community committed to stability and the rule of law.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“In political life, it is extremely difficult to remain loyal to a friendship when constellations of power or interests are in the way.”

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“I have friends in politics who really put the friendship to the test through their behavior.”

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“Would I sacrifice a friendship to take a step forward in my political career? Thus far in my political career, I have been spared from having to make such a decision, thank God. And I can't imagine what it must be like.”

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“Whenever I do overcome my inherent fear, it turns out well.”

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