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

Germany stands at the crossroads where it is about whether we will preserve what makes this country strong: a social market economy in times of globalization, a policy of people in times of the threat from terrorism.

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,

India needs jobs, Germany needs people, and collaboration is crucial to meet the demographic needs of both countries.

Within Europe, Germany wasn't exactly a leader for reform, nor a leader in anything, and that will just continue.