Gerhard Schroder
Gerhard Schroder
Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder; born 7 April 1944) is a German politician, and served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. As a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, he led a coalition government of the SPD and the Greens. Before becoming a full-time politician, he was a lawyer, and before becoming Chancellor he served as Prime Minister of Lower Saxony. Following the 2005 federal election, which his party lost, after three weeks of negotiations he stood...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth7 April 1944
CountryGermany
If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.
We want to encourage those who are able to work, no question.
I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days.
It was with horror that I learned of the abominable terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington in which so many innocent people have lost their lives. My government staunchly condemns these acts of terrorism. The German people are at the side of the United States of America in this difficult hour. I wish to express my deep-felt condolences and complete solidarity to you and the American people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.
We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.
As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine.
Next, we will create a modern immigration law.
A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.
One effect could be that the huge atomic arsenal created in the cold war could be reduced significantly.
Any degree of unemployment worries me.
Take the military option off the table - we have already seen it doesn't work.
We really believe our national interests are identical with European interests.
Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.
Whatever the details of union may be, there's no doubt we need more policy coordination in Europe.