It won't lead to any dramatic change of course for Germany. But I still see a good potential for reform policies.

We're sliding toward the danger that the reforms simply create a permanent organization for the unemployed.

It's a very Social Democrat-oriented government, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't get reforms done.

One party says cut one subsidy, the other part says cut the other one, ... Together, they have a chance to cut them both.

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

I want to win a confirmation of my (financial) reform policies that can lead Germany to new strength.