It is not enough to be "not a racist". We have to be anti-racist!Racism(as President of Germany) - June 20201“
I dare saying that in regard of protecting us from Corona, a mask that may be uncomfortable is way more effective than a tin foil hat.CoronavirusCorona-JokesConspiracy Theories(as President of Germany) - May 20201
This pandemic isn't a war. Countries aren't opposing each other. It is a test of humanity. It calls for the worst and the best in us. Let's show each other our best.Coronavirus(as President of Germany) - April 20201
With clear language and undaunted diplomacy, he has significantly shaped the United States of America and post-war global politics.Henry KissingerDecember 2023
Queen Elizabeth II helped mending the wounds caused by World War II. Britain offered Germany the hand of conciliation. And the hand of conciliation was the hand of the Queen.Death of Queen Elizabeth IISeptember 2022
Older people have deep and terrible memories renewed, younger people are struck by a horror they never deemed to be possible: There's war in Europe.Russia-Ukraine WarMarch 2022
There's lots do discuss about the growing distance between western countries and Russia. But there's nothing to discuss about the dangers of a war in eastern Europe, which Russia has to be held accountable for.Russia-Ukraine WarFebruary 2022
Angela Merkel was formative for our reunited country and for our country's image in the world; formative for a whole generation of young men and women.Angela MerkelOctober 2021
The greatest danger for all of us begins with forgetting. With no longer remembering what we inflict upon one another when we tolerate antisemitism and racism in our midst.RacismHolocaustAntisemitismusJanuary 2021
Let's use this chance together with an America governed by Joe Biden, to renew the power of reason in our societies.Joe BidenUS ElectionsNovember 2020
Our united Europe is based on a promise: No more nationalism, no more war on our continent, no more racism, hate and violence!European Union(as President of Germany) - August 2019
No armies, no war, no oppression - but words have the ability to change the course of things.WordsPeace(as Foreign-Minister of Germany) - February 2015
