Common aims have to be found for a coalition -- a 'grand coalition' must renew the country and move it forward. |
It was a victory for Angela Merkel and the grand coalition in Berlin. |
Not everything that has been said in recent days has been helpful. |
Our goal must be to provide families with better, stronger support. |
The German people are waiting for a government to be formed. I call on the rational elements in the Social Democratic Party to recognize our claim to the chancellery so that we can move ahead on the substance of these talks. |
The past few days were certainly not the best days. |
The result in Dresden has certainly strengthened Angela Merkel's position. |
The talks will be difficult, certain issues will be problematic there is no question, but we want to give the country a stable government and that can only work under a grand coalition. I am optimistic. |
The World Cup is taking place in Germany. It's only right for us to have tickets so we can host foreign guests. |
We are optimistic, but one must admit that a great deal of work lies ahead. |
With this agreement we've brought about an improvement for all families. We've achieved an improvement for families with one income and we've made it better to combine family and work. |
Yesterday, I was in agreement with all those in the SPD that are preparing the coalition talks that there will be a grand coalition. |