Fischer, former German Foreign Minister : Germany Europe does not sink

Fischer, former German Foreign Minister: "The Chancellor shortsighted. If the euro falls, we will be the big losers ".

"Twice in the twentieth century Germany through military means has destroyed itself and the European order. Then he persuaded the West to have drawn the right lessons: only fully embracing the integration of Europe, we got accepted our reunification. It would be a tragic irony if the united Germany, by peaceful means and best intentions, caused the destruction of the European order for a third time. Yet the risk is just that.''

Former German foreign minister is "worried" by a situation that defines "serious, very serious' for Europe.

And it is also skeptical, because they do not see you around "forces and leaders willing to take the necessary steps," without which "risks being swept away the miracle of two generations of Europeans: the massive investment in institution building, which has ensured the longest period of peace and prosperity in the continent's history. "

"I am concerned - Fischer says - that the current strategy is clearly not working. It goes against democracy, as demonstrated by the results of the elections in Greece, France and even Italy. It goes against the fact, we know since the 1929 crisis, the deflationary policies of Herbert Hoover in America and the Chancellor Heinrich Brüning in Weimar Germany, that the austerity at a time of financial crisis leads only to a depression. Unfortunately, it seems that the first to forget it is us Germans. Certainly Germany's economy is growing, but this may change rapidly, indeed is already changing. "

The former vice-chancellor of the red-green government calls not to be under no illusions: Europe is now on the brink of an abyss. "Either the euro falls, returns re-nationalization and the European Union disintegrates, which would result in a dramatic global economic crisis, something that our generation never experienced. Or are the Europeans towards the EU fiscal and political union nell'Eurogruppo. The governments and peoples of Member States can no longer bear the burden of austerity without growth. And we do not have much time left, I speak of weeks, maybe a few months. "

But it would not be possible to limit the consequences of Greece's eurozone output controlled?

"The euro is a political project. It's not that we need the single currency in the early Nineties. It had to be the vector of policy: this was the basic idea. No one today can guarantee that if Greece leave the euro will not face a collapse of confidence, a run on banks in Spain, Italy, probably in France, that is a financial avalanche that would bury Europe. Second, what do you think the Greeks would do once you get out? They would seek other partners, like Russia for example, which is already ready and nobody talks about. We should say goodbye enlargement towards South-East, European integration of the Balkans would be over. It's crazy: you can have different views on Turkey's European vocation, but there is no doubt that the Balkans, the region is inherently unstable, are part of Europe. Not to mention that Greece out of the euro would plunge into chaos. "

The current debate focuses on Eurobonds. But to fruition it would take months if not years. There is a false debate, compared to the short time of which you speak?

"No, it's an important debate. At the bottom behind the Eurobond is one of the next steps. The solution elements are four: Union Union tax policy and the Eurogroup, growth and structural reforms. For example, are admired by the fact that at this stage, Italy has mobilized its survival instincts, creating the government Mountains, which is working fine. But I remain puzzled that Hollande, the new French president, which I appreciate the commitment to growth, will bring to 60 the age at retirement. None of these elements should be ignored or watered down, must travel together if Europe really wants to overcome his existential crisis. "

Why do Chancellor Merkel does not move from the line of austerity?

"Angela Merkel thinks only of his re-election. But a calculation is shortsighted and makes a big mistake. Because domestic level is already much weakened. Merkel is strong as long as the German economy is strong. In Germany there is no economic crisis, but let's be careful because it can come upon us in a brutal manner. If we do not assume responsibility to lead Europe out of the crisis together, will be big trouble, because we would be the big losers, both economically and politically. "

What the German government can do what you propose?
"Only a grand coalition government. Otherwise, each party in opposition would be tempted to exploit this situation. But a government of national unity would succeed. Is not a simple step. "Why should we do?", Is the overriding question in Germany. '"

Yeah, why would you do?
"Simple, because otherwise go to hell sixty years of European unity. End. Rien ne va plus. Unfortunately we no longer have a Helmut Kohl to tell us. "

And how should the events take place, what is the immediate first step?
"The Europeanisation of debt. The problem here in Germany is right, then it is to avoid structural reforms to improve competitiveness or they stop being softened. It is not Europeanized the whole debt, there are interesting proposals on the table. But the basic point is that Germany must provide with its economic power and resources to the survival of the Eurozone. We must say we are a Union tax, let's stay together. It will be difficult, say their markets, rating agencies will probably take away the triple-A to Germany, but we must resist and do we need political union. And here is France must say yes to a common government, with parliamentary control of the common euro zone. At stake is the global role of Europe in the XXI century. We want to have one? Only together can we say something about our future and be heard. "

It's not too late for all this?
"No, we have a chance, you probably will not practice before the collapse. You have to have nerves of steel, the luxury of illusions we are not allowed. So far we have just reacted. The decisions of the EU have always followed the events. We have never acted in a strategic way. It is not enough. "

What does it mean the government and parliamentary oversight common?
"Let's forget for a moment 27. At the decisive moment are the countries of the Eurozone. Government leaders already act done by the executive European parliaments have national sovereignty over budget. We must take concrete steps towards a federation: in 1781 there was a similar situation in America. What did Alexander Hamilton? Federalizzò the debt of the States, in expenses for the bankruptcy of the Revolution against the British. If he had not, the young Confederation would not have survived. Here's what we do, too, here and now. Unfortunately we are not governed by political leaders, but the bookkeepers. "

It agreed to elect an EU president by universal suffrage, as suggested by Wolfgang Schäuble?
"Do not bring anything. It would make much more sense if the parliamentary majority and the opposition of every State were represented in a Eurocamera eurozone, where you can discuss directly with all the necessary legitimacy, the media attention and the involvement of the population. Would not it be a creation as outside the European parliament, which could become lower house. While the leaders were members of the European government. "