Angela Merkel

German Chancellor

Contemporary influential 163 sayings

Sayings by Angela Merkel

The state has to protect its citizens.

2016 — Speech at the Bundestag
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I will never forget the day the Berlin Wall fell.

2014 — Interview with ZDF
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Germany is a strong country.

2015 — Press conference
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Digitalization changes everything.

2019 — Speech at the Digital Summit
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We need more women in leadership positions.

2013 — Speech on gender equality
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Solidarity is not a one-way street.

2015 — Press conference regarding Greece
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We must never forget our history.

2011 — Speech at the Bundestag
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Germany will continue to take its responsibility in the world.

2020 — Speech at the Munich Security Conference
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The world needs strong multilateralism.

2020 — Speech at the UN General Assembly
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I am looking forward to a normal life.

2021 — Interview with Deutsche Welle
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The rule of law is the foundation of our society.

2019 — Speech at the Bundestag
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We must not lose sight of the big picture.

2015 — Speech at the G7 Summit
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Diplomacy is the art of the possible.

2014 — Press conference
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I believe in Europe.

2018 — Speech at the European Parliament
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The digital transformation offers huge opportunities.

2018 — Speech at the Digital Summit
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Germany is doing well, but we need to work hard to keep it that way.

2013 — Speech at the Bundestag
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We are facing challenging times.

2016 — New Year's address
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The strength of Europe lies in its diversity.

2014 — Speech at the European Parliament
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We need to be prepared for the unexpected.

2017 — Speech at a security conference
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The transatlantic partnership is indispensable.

2017 — Speech at the Munich Security Conference
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