Tag Archives: Joschka Fischer

What will we do in a globalised world? All human beings are equal, so they have the same right to have the same lifestyle-the same social security, jobs, education. Joschka Fischer

We will not send troops. Germany is not committed to Iraq – we will not commit ourselves with troops. Joschka Fischer

We were in opposition to the decision to go to war. But after the war happened, it was clear that you could not sit and look-there would be a breeding ground for terrorism or a new collapsed or failed state named Iraq! Joschka Fischer

There is an ongoing debate about the reform of the U.N. system. Joschka Fischer

I don't believe, in the 21st century, in the balance of power system. This is a European idea of the 19th and 20th centuries. Joschka Fischer

The situation in Iraq is dangerous but the regional situation is also very complicated and precarious. Joschka Fischer

We have an interest in excellent relations because we are neighbours as Europeans with Russia. We are allies with the United States in the NATO framework. Joschka Fischer

Solutions must be based on compromises. Joschka Fischer

Everybody is talking today about the economy. Joschka Fischer

You must see the persons who are in charge – persons you can punish or vote for. Joschka Fischer