85 Quotes by Martin Schulz

Donald Trump is not just a problem for the EU, but for the whole world.

But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing.

The quota idea is a good one, but there are two problems with it. The first is clear: A quota system would also require all European countries to be prepared to take refugees. And secondly: What happens when the quota has been filled? Would we then simply tell those who are threatened, sorry but we have to send you back?

We have committed ourselves to pursue joint policies, but then national governments say, "We aren't bound by that." That is a dramatic situation, because solidarity is a basic principle that cannot be had on an à la carte basis. If we have rules that nobody adheres to, then the community will break apart.

When a man ends up in the White House who boasts about not having a clue and who says that specialist knowledge is elite nonsense, then a critical point has been reached. Then you will have an obviously irresponsible man sitting in a position that requires the utmost degree of responsibility.

You have to let the people vote when it comes to a new constitution.

We are in the middle of a tough, ideological conflict that is being waged across the entire continent. On the one side are those who say that global challenges like migration and terror cannot be met with national parochialism. On the other side are those who would like to see a renaissance of the nation-state.

The problem with us EU politicians is that we approach everything with cool rationality, and then wonder why we don't win people over emotionally.

My worry is that Donald Trump may inspire copycats, also in Europe. That's why I hope Hillary Clinton wins.