It is a fact that, if I single out Germany, our rate of growth is too low and we have very high unemployment.

This grand coalition would mean a standstill for Germany. I firmly believe that a grand coalition would not tackle anything that really would bring Germany ahead.

Germany cannot go over Poland's head,

He promised they would reduce unemployment by two million, ... Instead it grew. That's the truth.

I have just explained my idea of how a constructive period of reflection, one that would send a clear message to the citizens of Europe: You should now what our priorities are. For Germany this means: Unemployment is one of one of our biggest problems.

It will be possible to form a stable constellation that will keep Germany on its reform path for four years.