03/10/1998
Al-Akhbar Newspaper 1998/OCTOBER /03
While Chancellor Helmut Kohl improved the economy and adopted a policy for European unity, his successor, Gerhard Schröder was a symbol for change for which he was elected. His main task lies in solving the problems of a unified Germany.(Available in Arabic – German in PDF )
Helmut Kohl, dubbed architect of German reunification, helped solve he problems that arose from an ill-prepared reunification programme. During his 16 years in office, he achieved economic growth while bringing the former East Germany out of a control economy. Now led by Chancellor Gerhart Schröder, Germany still honours its commitment to the developing world and plays a significant role in international affairs. The new Germany has established a fine democratic system based on social justice and respect for the individual.