Horst Koehler
Horst Koehler
Horst Köhler; born 22 February 1943) is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union, and served as President of Germany from 2004 to 2010. As the candidate of the two Christian Democratic sister parties, the CDU and the CSU, and the liberal FDP, Köhler was elected to his first five-year term by the Federal Assembly on 23 May 2004 and was subsequently inaugurated on 1 July 2004. He was reelected to a second term on 23 May 2009. Just...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth22 February 1943
CountryGermany
Poles freed not just themselves, they launched a process which radiates until today, ... The fact that Poland threw off the yoke of communism led to the unification of Europe and a united Germany.
Solidarity became the symbol of this fight and a worldwide symbol of freedom,
Germany's fate is decided first and foremost in Europe. Reconciliation and cooperation in Europe have brought us freedom, peace and prosperity. Who would have dared to believe so much 50 years ago?
Responsibility and respect of others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.
Twenty-five years ago, the world looked to the Gdansk Shipyard where Poles struggled for their rights and freedoms,
We are coming to the realization that some parts of our nation will always be more disadvantaged than other regions,
I am listening to everybody, in the sense that I feel myself in charge of an organization that has 182 members,
Shared values and common interests - much more can be built on these than on gratitude alone.
The fact that other people are worse off than us is certainly cold comfort for those in Germany who have to count every cent.
It is a symbol of reconciliation and a sign that there should never be war again,
Looking forward, we welcome the Turkish government's goals of continuing to reduce inflation, and ensuring sustainable growth.
It is good and it will do good for Protestants as well,
There is an awareness among oil producing countries that this extreme oil price is not in their best interest,
We must express the fact that we respect others but also that we do not accept violence and destruction.