Quotes by Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let's use this chance together with an America governed by Joe Biden, to renew the power of reason in our societies.

It is not enough to be "not a racist". We have to be anti-racist!

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.

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.

Our united Europe is based on a promise: No more nationalism, no more war on our continent, no more racism, hate and violence!

No armies, no war, no oppression - but words have the ability to change the course of things.