Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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Controversial disputes are a part of democratic culture.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Controversial debates are essential to the functioning of a democracy.
Angela Merkel's quote emphasizes that having disagreements and controversies is a vital component of a healthy democratic society. Such disputes reflect the diversity of opinions and beliefs in a democratic culture, encouraging dialogue, debate, and ultimately leading to stronger and more resilient decision-making processes.
Themes
DemocracyDisputesCultureControversyDialogue
In practice
Example use cases
During a political debate, you might say, 'As Angela Merkel pointed out, controversial disputes are a part of democratic culture.'
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