The Times When We Could Fully Count

As Chancellor, I Am - As It Should Be - Constantly Under The Microscope From Both The Public And The Media. It Is Also Important To Me That My Staff Tells Me Openly How They See Things. And An Additional Good Indicator Is The Mood In My Own Electoral District. When I Am There, Which Happens Frequently, No One Is Particularly Excited Or Impressed Anymore To Meet The Chancellor. People There Tell Me Immediately What Is Going Well And What Isn't.

There Are A Lot Of Areas Where We Cooperate, Fight Against Isil, For Example. Here, Germany Was Able To Contribute To A Certain Extent In Certain Areas.

I Am Always On Duty, Even When I Am At Party Events Or On Vacation. I Don't Complain About It, On The Contrary. Time Management For Candidates Without Government Functions Is Different Than It Is For Me. No Matter Where I Am, I Always Have To Have My Duties As Chancellor In Mind.

In Europe It Is Particularly Important That We Build Good Relations To Everyone Who Holds Political Responsibility Because Europe Can Only Be Build Together.

Nato Needs To Adapt Its Strategy To Meet New Challenges