Joe Kaeser

As a great employer, one of things we prize is political consistency and clear policy.

Germany has got to deal with its global responsibilities in a mature way. There has been insufficient thought to immigration law, and we need to differentiate between different kinds of migrants. There are valid refugees whose lives are at risk at home.

To these economic refugees, maybe we should tell them, 'We'll call you when we need you.'

At the end of the day, dividends are not being paid with margins; dividends are paid with earnings per share.

We never said the U.K. is in bad shape if it leaves the E.U.: we said the E.U. would miss a massive opportunity. Without the U.K., the E.U. may never be able to stand up against superpowers like China and the U.S.

The U.K. matters with or without being a member of the E.U.

Unfair trade practices should be regulated because they're unfair.

There is no question that the benefits of a permanent, robust trading partnership between the U.S. and the E.U. are a rare example of a win-win for both parties.

Often, sustainability is discussed only in the context of energy. Energy sustainability is essential - but the word has a much broader meaning. It means long-term thinking about how we manage our businesses, invest in social spending, and plan for the future. This requires vision and leadership, and it requires citizen engagement.

The Osram brand and the Osram company is well-established in the world. Customers like them.

The best software companies in the world are the Indian companies like the Tatas, Infosys, and others.

A company that is big is never really bad but also not really good.