West Germany: Kohl v. Genscher. (Helmut Kohl; Hans-Dietrich Genscher; power struggle) (Europe)

The Economist (US) | February 11, 1989 | Copyright

West Germany Kohl v Genscher

WHO is in charge of West German foreign policy? At present, judging by the contradictory signals from Bonn, no one seems to be. A tug-of-war for the decisive say is being waged between the chancellor, Mr Helmut Kohl, and the foreign minister, Mr Hans-Dietrich Genscher. Mr Kohl has been putting in extra effort this year to pull things his way. Consider the evidence. * Mr Kohl clashed with Mr Genscher in cabinet over the export by Britain to Jordan of Tornado fighter aircraft, which are produced jointly by West Germany, Britain and Italy. Mr ...

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