We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.

incapable of advancing Germany's national interests.

Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.

Germany is very free-trade oriented.

Next, we will create a modern immigration law.

I am not the German Tony Blair. Nor am I the German Bill Clinton. I am Gerhard Schroeder, chancellor of Germany, responsible for Germany. I don't want to be a copy of anyone.