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Joschka Fischer was a radical revolutionary in 1960’s Germany, fiercely fighting for his ideals. He then turned to the Green party, rose in its ranks and eventually became one of its leaders. The former revolutionary found himself in the early 2000's, foreign minister of Germany, and one of the most popular politicians in the country.

Joschka Fischer

How does a revolutionary become a government minister? He first has to grow up, says Joschka Fischer in this interview. He has to acknowledge the importance of law and order. And he shouldn’t forget his ideals. Fischer points out the central ideals he would like to see in world politics, and also discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict.