Merkel: "The immigrant can indeed divide Europe" World

The controversial Christian Democrats (CDU) – Christian Democrats (CSU) on immigration policy is not open tonight, says German Chancellor Angela Merkel in view of the ongoing talks. She welcomes, however, the results of the Summit that she describes as "equivalent" to the plans of Interior Minister Horst Zeheffer and warns that "the immigrant can indeed split the situation." ;Europe".

"I will do it so that both CDU and CSU there will be results with which we can exercise the responsibility of our country," says Angela Merkel during her "summer interview" which will be shown tonight the second German public television channel (ZDF). In extracts from the interview that have already been published, the Chancellor seems "rather satisfied" with the results of the summit and emphasizes that her own desire is that her party continue its common course with the Christian Socialists, but still in force and the principle, "not unilaterally, not without agreement, not against third parties". Overall, what he has done in Brussels and the bilateral negotiations is equivalent to the plans of the CSU, he argues. "We have good results to show.It 's also a feat of CSU, which has certainly pushed me a bit," says and warns that the immigrant can indeed divide the. Europe, "That's why I want to fight." 14 days ago, I did not know if I could do what I could do. "

In the same interview, Ms. Merkel also says that she has the same desire to reduce immigration to Europe and Germany. "The conflict only concerns the way," she says, while for her own role in the agreement with the European Union, she says, "I'm glad that many have worked together for this. compromise, but I did not kill a corner, you can take it for granted. "Asked about the statements of the Hungarian and Czech government, he said I'm sorry if there were misunderstandings and he said: "We have not closed anything, these are discussions that can begin." We are all in favor of protecting the external borders, continues the German Chancellor. "It's fair and important, but we do not lift the bridges," he emphasizes and reiterates that he understands the desire of the Christian Socialists for more order at the border, but believes that with the agreement of the EU, satisfies their desire. An agreement with Italy has not been possible up to now, he added, to warn that "the Schengen system as a whole is in danger if we do not act no concert. "

In response to a question: from the group and he fears a possible vote, he states that he will highlight his results and indicate the situation. "Every member has to form his own opinion, I take these things very seriously, but I am also convinced of what we have done," he adds, but he does not respond directly when asked to do so. He would raise the same question of trust. "

When asked if the accusations of the Bavarian Christian Socialists were harmed by her, Ms. Merkel replies that the case is the essence even and states that "in politics, things are sometimes it is very hard and hard to bear."

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