Europe

We expect an apology for this statement.

— Roman Polko, a retired Polish general and former special forces commander who also served in Afghanistan and Iraq.

I can endorse mass deportation – I can sign that.

— Lena Kotré discusses the AfD's remigration concept and her support for the deportation of migrants.

So we want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won't give it. We've never asked for anything else, and we could have kept that piece of land, and we didn't. So they have a choice. You can say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember.

— Donald Trump during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21.

An asylum system can only function if it is strict, harsh, and therefore also fair. This means, quite specifically: Zero tolerance for abuse, consistent deportation of offenders, and protection against system overload.

— Gerhard Karner, Minister of the Interior, at the press conference presenting the asylum statistics and deportations.

The issue of Donbas is key.

— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizing the importance of the Donbas for the peace process.

If Europe is not perceived as a global force, if the measures do not deter bad actors, if Europe only reacts, then there will be new dangers and attacks.

— Wolodymyr Selenskyj, President of Ukraine, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

With a record like he’s got, the ruination of one of the most beautiful places on Earth, where people are leaving in droves, it is unimaginable that he could run for President but, who knows, it’s a very strange World!

— Donald Trump criticizing Gavin Newsom's record and suitability for the presidency.

The question of the Donbass is a key issue

— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the negotiations in Abu Dhabi

I’ve learned that being an individual in this sport doesn’t mean being isolated, it means being honest about what you need, to feel whole.

— Naomi Osaka discussing the importance of individuality in sports and personal expression.

The exact design is of course not yet available.

— Katrin Ebner-Steiner, AfD parliamentary leader, regarding the AfD's plans for the deportation police.

It could still become exciting.

— Manuel Hagel about the current political situation in Baden-Württemberg.

I love beauty. It is not my fault. And I know what women want: they want to be beautiful.

— Valentino Garavani in his book "Rosso" (Red), released in 2022.

The Greens are catching up with great strides.

— Cem Özdemir speaks about the rise of his party in voter support.

It is a sexist term that should not be used for good reason.

— Luis Bobga, leader of the Green Youth, on the term 'Hurensohn' and its inappropriate usage.

I believe they're at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done. And if they don't, they're stupid — that goes for both of them.

— US President Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict and the necessity for a peace agreement.

None of this is about justice. This is about power, and it’s about people who are incompetent.

— Don Lemon discussing the motivations behind the charges against him after they were dismissed.

The debris of a downed drone fell on the oil depot site and caused a fire. Rescue services are currently on site.

— The governor of the region regarding the current attacks in the Ukraine war.

The decisive shortcoming was the lack of coolness in front of goal.

— VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß on his team's defeat in Rome.