I have just explained my idea of how a constructive period of reflection, one that would send a clear message to the citizens of Europe: You should now what our priorities are. For Germany this means: Unemployment is one of one of our biggest problems.

In Europe it is particularly important that we build good relations to everyone who holds political responsibility because Europe can only be build together.

I think that the EU with the Lisbon agenda has put the right emphasis on growth and employment.

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