Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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Budget consolidation and economic growth are two sides of the same coin.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Budget consolidation and economic growth are interconnected and essential for a healthy economy.
Angela Merkel's quote emphasizes the relationship between budget consolidation and economic growth, suggesting that effective management of public finances is crucial to achieving sustainable growth. It implies that without a balanced budget, the foundations for economic prosperity may be weak, and conversely, a growing economy can only thrive if financial discipline is maintained.
Themes
BudgetConsolidationEconomic GrowthFinanceEconomy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on fiscal policy, a politician might say, 'As Angela Merkel reminded us, budget consolidation and economic growth are two sides of the same coin.'
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