Da müssen wir erst drüber nachdenken. We’ll have to think about that first. Quick decisions are viewed with skepticism in Germany. It is customary for negotiating partners to request time for reflection before making a binding decision.
German Reunification Negotiations (1990)
The reunification of East and West Germany required complex negotiations involving the Four Allied Powers, NATO, and the Warsaw Pact. Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher employed a meticulously planned, methodical approach, preparing extensive legal frameworks to ensure a smooth transition. They insisted on clarifying every legal, financial, and political detail, ensuring that nothing was left open to interpretation.