Study: Germans work less than residents of other countries:

For far too long we have ignored the warnings of our Baltic neighbors about Russian imperialism. We have recognized our mistake. There is no way back from this realization.

— Friedrich Merz, in his government statement in the Bundestag, addresses the threat posed by Russia and the need to take the warnings of the Baltic neighbors seriously.

The ruling of the Federal Administrative Court unfortunately stands as a representative for the entire political balance sheet of the jurist Faeser.

— This statement reflects the assessment of Nancy Faeser's political record following the court's decision.

I want to face this procedure and admit the facts of the indictment. I deeply regret the damage caused and the worries and troubles of my creditors. I apologize for that.

— Alfons Schuhbeck, during his trial for insolvency delay and COVID relief fraud.

I hope we are all in agreement that it is worth defending this democracy, this freedom.

— Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his speech at the Day of Industry.

We will probably (...) not manage with the current volunteer system alone, but will need additional elements of compulsory military service.

— Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, at the Industry Day in Berlin.

This can initially be no good news, as it shows and proves that the world's peace order is currently under pressure everywhere.— Boris Pistorius comments on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities during the ZDF program Caren Miosga.

Based on the results of the investigations, it can be assumed that he has been suffering from a mental illness for many years.

— Mannheim Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the condition of the accused.

This fish is not a killer catfish. You don't need to be afraid of it.— Johannes Schnell from the Bavarian State Fishing Association

The deployment of additional security personnel has a preventive character.

— Jan Giersberg, spokesperson for Bamberg's municipal utilities, explains the necessity of security personnel in Bamberg's swimming pools.

After Germany was labeled as the sick man of Europe for some time, great hopes are now being placed in the new government both domestically and at the European level. This could indeed become a turnaround story.

— Joachim Nagel, President of the Bundesbank, on Germany's economic future.

The situation is a 'scandal' because 'it means that in an emergency, ie if we were attacked, we could not call up our reservists because we don’t have their names or addresses.'— Boris Pistorius, Germany's defense minister, commented on the challenges of recruiting reservists in the event of an emergency.

The consequences of these decisions will be devastating. Diseases will spread. Poverty will increase. And millions of children will die.

— Bill Gates on the cuts to development aid worldwide

This sum underscores the importance of a solid, reliable, and generationally equitable financing of the pension insurance.

— Jens Dirk Wohlfeil, Co-CEO of the German Pension Insurance, discusses the financial situation of pension insurance in the context of the 'pension at 63'.

Mister Trump, the player, you may start this war, but we will end it.

— A spokesperson for the Iranian Army Central Command, responding to the US attacks.

Our hearts are wide. But our possibilities are finite.

— Former Federal President Joachim Gauck, referring to the need to limit immigration to Germany.