The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.

The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.

A woman must combine the role of mother, wife and politician.

My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary school, my father with the first. They taught me a deep sense of duty. But nobody was involved in politics in my family.

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.