We have to ensure politically that what's doable can indeed by translated into law, but what's not doable mustn't become European law. Otherwise, the auto industry will work somewhere with higher carbon emissions - and we can't want that.

The 'community method' can only be applied in those areas in which the European Union actually has competence. Where the community has no competence, the 'community method' clearly cannot be applied.

When I'm stirring a saucepan, I don't say to myself, 'Now the chancellor is stirring a saucepan.'

Angela Merkel Quotes