Paris and Bonn hail Britain as equal partner

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The UK's new Labour government is very keen to improve relations with its European Union partners, according to Foreign Secretary Robin Cook. He has already visited Paris, France, and Bonn, Germany, and has spoken of key areas where the UK and its European Union partners could be in agreement. He is hoping that the UK can be an equal partner with France and Germany. However, the UK is determined to retain its permanent right to maintain its own border controls, and will not give the European Union responsibilities for defence.

United Kingdom, International relations, European Union, British foreign relations, Cook, Robin (British politician)

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Torchlight troops outrage Bonn

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German chancellor Helmut Kohl has been criticised by opposition politicians for allowing a Prussian 'Grand Tattoo' marking the 40th anniversary of the new German army to go ahead in the centre of Bonn, Germany. The event attracted crowds of peace protesters, and many policemen were on standby in case violence broke out. The controversy has highlighted deep divisions about the role of the German armed forces and their position in society.

Germany, Armed Forces

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Bonn opposition picks leader fit to tackle Kohl

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Germany's Social Democratic party (SPD) has appointed Oskar Lafontaine to replace Rudolf Scharping, who had become increasingly unpopular, as leader. This is a cause of considerable concern to the ruling Christian Democratic party, which now faces an opposition party with an extremely charismatic leader. Lafontaine must now address the issue of how to unite the SPD.

Officials and employees, Social Democratic Party of Germany, Lafontaine, Oskar

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