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Helmut Kohl
Kohl, Helmut
Kohl, Helmut (1930– ) German statesman, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (1982–90), and of Germany since 1990. He became chairman of the Christian Democratic Party in 1973, and was leader of the opposition until 1982, becoming Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany when the ruling coalition collapsed. As Chancellor he showed a strong commitment to NATO and to closer European union within the European Community. In 1990 he presided over the reunification of East and West Germany and was elected Chancellor of the united country later the same year. The longest-serving postwar German leader, he won a fourth term in 1994 but in 1998 he was defeated in elections by Gerhard
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Helmut Kohls small comfort
Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post; 9/22/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...Jerusalem Post 09-22-1997 Chancellor Helmut Kohl is a merry old soul. He insists on...state of Hamburg voted this weekend. Kohl's party lost, but that didn't...personality. Nonetheless, the reason for Kohl's smile was the severe trouncing...
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Profile: Corruption scandal surrounding former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday; 1/23/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Host: DON GONYEA Time...former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and his conservative...any evidence that links Kohl or Mitterand to the bribes...interests for Europe. Helmut Kohl, throughout the scandal...
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Helmut Kohl's wife commits suicide
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 7/6/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...former German chancellor, Helmut Kohl, has committed suicide...Schrder yesterday wished Mr Kohl and his sons "courage...One such quip ran: Helmut - What do you look for...crushing private tragedy to Helmut Kohl's bewildering fall from...
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Profile: Former German chancellor, Helmut Kohl, objects to release of Stasi files compiled while he was in office
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday; 1/7/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Profile: Former German chancellor, Helmut Kohl, objects to release of Stasi files...host: Former German chancellor Helmut Kohl wants to block public access...Politicians in West Germany, like Helmut Kohl, were prime targets. But Kohl...
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How Helmut Kohl turned satire on its head The German Chancellor is fighting for his political life. Frederick Baker has made a film about the strong feelings he inspires
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 9/6/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...uninitiated, Chancellor Helmut Kohl's surname means "cabbage...offensives - Saumagen. "Helmut had pig's bladder. He...culinary opt-out, because Helmut's favourite dish actually...not resist a dig about Kohl's legendary appetite...
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Monitor: Helmut kohl German response as the former chancellor resigns as CDU chairman in the wake of the party funding scandal
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 1/22/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...step away from the Kohl generation - not from Helmut Kohl the person...Schauble, but Mr Kohl. Mr Schauble won...Schauble was Mr Kohl's close colleague...sacrifice is needed: Helmut Kohl. Mr Kohl sticks...Frankfurter Rundschau HELMUT KOHL always presented...
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Helmut Kohl: extra extra large, is the enduring Helmust Kohl a statesman or just a politician? (German chancellor)(Cover Story)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 10/26/1996; 700+ words
; ...arranging the world. Helmut Kohl is a leader who at first...Believe me, Helmut Kohl will never become chancellor...tendency to dismiss Mr Kohl, a former premier of Rhineland...deserted their coalition with Helmut Schmidt's Social Democrats...
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Kohl termina en un vulgar "político corrupto".(Helmut Kohl, ex canciller de Alemania)(TT: Kohl ends his career as a vulgar "corrupt politician".)(TA: Helmut Kohl, former Chancellor of Germany)
Magazine article from: Proceso; 1/30/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...lugar central en la celebracin: Helmut Kohl. Una vez ms, el excanciller alemn...tres meses despus de los festejos, Kohl se convirti en el protagonista de...grande de la posguerra. El mandato de Helmut Kohl, de 1982 a 1998, ha sido el...
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Kohl opens his arms for union.(Helmut Kohl; German relations with France)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 5/27/1995; 700+ words
; NOW it is "Helmut" and "Jacques". Presidential elections...Mitterrand, the declarations were sincere. Helmut Kohl is glad to see the tradition maintained...Jacques can expect to feel the heat of Helmut's persuasive bonhomie sooner than he...
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Profile: Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl will not join celebrations for German unity due to a party fund-raising scandal
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 10/3/2000; ; 625 words
; ...Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl will not join celebrations...War. Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl is known as the...version of events and Helmut Kohl's strategy to save his...government joining in, Helmut Kohl will be at home watching...
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Helmut Kohl
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Helmut Kohl A political leader in the Federal Republic of Germany, Helmut Kohl (born 1930) became chancellor in 1982 at the...reconciliation with Germany's enemies from World War II. Helmut Kohl was born in 1930 to a Catholic family in Ludwigshafen...
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Kohl, Helmut
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Kohl, Helmut (1930– ) German statesman, chancellor (1982...1982, he led the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) opposition to Helmut Schmidt . Kohl succeeded Schmidt as chancellor. His conservative approach advocated...
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Schmidt, Helmut
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
Schmidt, Helmut (b. 23 Dec. 1918). Chancellor of Germany 1974–82 Born...survive a no-confidence motion by the CDU , and Schmidt was succeeded by Kohl as Chancellor in 1982. He continued to be an influential elder statesman...
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Hans-Jochen Vogel
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...to the Christian Democrats led by Helmut Kohl. He was chairman of the Social Democrats...minister of justice in the cabinet of Helmut Schmidt. In his seven years as justice...named Christian Democratic leader Helmut Kohl as chancellor. Kohl scheduled...
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Gerhard Schroder
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...chancellor in Germany. He defeated Helmut Kohl, who had been chancellor for 16...mild cuts in worker benefits that Kohl had made, but he also pledged to...government offices of Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. He climbed up the iron...
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