Hans Reich Quotes (3 Quotes)

Our estimates show that a German mid-sized business achieves, on an average, 17 percent of its turnover abroad. Against that, the 15 EU nations (before eastward expansion) are estimated to have had an export average of just 12 percent in 2002.

Central and eastern Europe -- I'll underline it again -- is a curse and blessing at the same time.

We also create income there that would spur demand for German products. And we integrate central and eastern Europe much more strongly in German economic developments than any other European country can and does.