Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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The G7 - and earlier, the G8 - were a group of countries that shared the same values with regard to freedom and democracy, and through the annexation of Crimea, Russia made it clear at a certain point that these values of keeping the peace, integrity of the borders of a country were not being respected.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of shared values in international relations and condemns actions that violate those values.
Angela Merkel's quote reflects on the unity of the G7 countries around principles of freedom and democracy. She highlights how Russia's annexation of Crimea undermines these shared values by disrespecting the peace and territorial integrity that are crucial for stable international relations.
Themes
FreedomDemocracyPeaceInternational RelationsRussiaCrimea
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a political speech to highlight the importance of democratic values.
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