We can do this. — Angela Merkel | Printable Wall Art

“We can do this.”

Words by Angela Merkel (b. 1954) — Chancellor of Germany, 2005-2021.

About this quote

This phrase expresses quiet determination and collective confidence in the face of a daunting challenge. It reframes a complex problem not as an insurmountable crisis, but as a manageable task that can be overcome through shared effort, patience, and practical action. It reminds us that unity, pragmatism, and steadfast purpose can carry a community through difficult times.

Angela Merkel uttered "Wir schaffen das" during a press conference in August 2015. It became a defining motto during the European migrant crisis, reflecting her government's stance on welcoming refugees to Germany.

People often hang this quote in a home office or shared studio to encourage teamwork during tough projects.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

Digital product. Colours may vary slightly between screens and printers. Frames and props are not included.