French-German Relations Quotes

I could satisfy the French press any day, by saying that we entirely agreed with their view.

The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it came marching into Paris under a German flag

I'm not a lukewarm European. I know that the German-French friendship is indispensable, no matter who the countries' leaders are.

Whatever happened during the French presidential campaign will leave no hard feelings. I perfectly understand why Angela Merkel supported Nicolas Sarkozy because of the action they have taken together, even though I have questioned its results, and because of their shared political sensibility.

With every wish to take Europe forward with a German-French nucleus, the proposals must always fit with German interests.

One of the richest and largest markets in the world, Europe can set global standards. And if a French president is prepared to at least consider clear rules in the Eurozone, then it would be fatal if Germany were not to react.

The German-French friendship is indispensable for Europe. And I will never let myself be carried away to making statements that would change it.