Will, indeed can, Germany change?
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Chancellor Helmut Kohl and his Christian Democratic Union party have been in power in Germany since 1982, but the country is now sorely in need of social and economic reforms, and there are doubts that Kohl is the person for the job. It is thought that Wolfgang Schauble may be a worthy successor.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Kohldom creaks: Germany
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Economic troubles in Germany may topple the government of Helmut Kohl. Unemployment has topped 12%, its highest level since before World War II. Tax reform legislation and European Monetary Union have also created divisions in his Conservative Party. Rumors of poor health have also hurt Kohl.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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A new manager: Germany
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Schauble, the Christian Democratic Union's party boss in Parliament, has initiated the party's every major political move since 1996 or so, giving rise to speculation that Schauble may replace Kohl as chancellor. Schauble may be more able than Kohl to move the country forward.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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