Merz remains vague on asylum seekers - | until Miosga lures him out of hiding:

"There will be a difficult period ahead, necessary for economic rebalancing to lay the foundations of a healthy society. Please have hope and patience."— Nicusor Dan, the newly elected President of Romania, spoke to his supporters after exit polls were published showing him ahead.

"Today is a historic day, marking the opening of a new chapter in our relationship with the EU that delivers for working people across the UK."— Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK's chief negotiator, commented on the outcomes of the negotiations.

"I feel great."— Martin Heilig, the new mayor of Würzburg, expressed his feelings about his election in the town hall.

"What weapon was used is part of the investigation."— A police spokesperson in Bielefeld about the attack.

I told you eight months ago it would be very close — and it is very close.— Rafał Trzaskowski at a rally held by his campaign on Sunday evening.

"I would really like to ask you, when we talk about difficult topics - and everyone obviously has difficult, different opinions and perceptions - to do so with mutual respect."— Annalena Baerbock during her first appearance before the United Nations, responding to a personal attack from a Russian representative.

"President Zelensky was ready for the meeting - President Putin never showed up."— Ursula von der Leyen regarding the negotiations between Zelensky and Putin.

"The payment card is a discrimination card."— The Bavarian Refugee Council criticizes the introduction of the payment card as a form of oppression and discrimination.

"The party prohibition in our constitution is a consequence of the terrible experiences with the NSDAP, which organized the Shoah and led this country to absolute downfall."— Konstantin von Notz explains the necessity of a party ban in the Bundestag.

"The risks of nuclear power do not stop at national borders."— A spokesperson from the Federal Ministry for the Environment expressed skepticism about Belgium's decision to reverse its nuclear phase-out.

The America that I’ve sung to you about for 50 years is real, and regardless of its faults is a great country with a great people.— Bruce Springsteen during his concert in Manchester, England, at the opening of his U.K. tour.

We must prepare to expand devastating sanctions that could suffocate, once and for all, Russia’s economy.— Jean-Noel Barrot, France’s foreign minister, acknowledged the insufficient impact of sanctions on Russia.

"The goal of this association is to establish a so-called counter-state and to separate itself from the Federal Republic of Germany."— Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt about the goals of the group 'Königreich Deutschland'.

"And that means for me, for example, regarding the new basic security, that those who can work and are healthy (...) must also work for this income."— Thorsten Frei (CDU) commented in an interview about basic security and the necessity for able-bodied individuals to work.

"We do not tell people how they should heat or eat."— Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed in the ZDF show 'Maybrit Illner' about the freedom of citizens regarding their lifestyle choices.

“Rain in spring is the starting signal for nature”— said Verena Graichen from BUND. If this signal is missing, soils, plants, and animals come under stress too early – with consequences for the entire growing season and biodiversity.

"I very much hope for a strong European cohesion."— Friedrich Merz expressed this during his visit to Tirana, where he met with European heads of state and government.