The Local Germany

Ugly family feud tarnishes mourning for ex-Chancellor Helmut Kohl

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:23:32 +0200

Helmut Kohl was the "chancellor of German unity" but a week after his death, a family spat has cast a glaring spotlight on deep divisions and a looming battle over his legacy.

Orban, not Merkel, was supposed to speak at Kohl memorial: report

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:30:06 +0200

German media reported Wednesday that former German leader Helmut Kohl's widow sought to stop Chancellor Angela Merkel from speaking at a ceremony in Strasbourg where Kohl will lie in state.

EU to host Helmut Kohl memorial ceremony in Strasbourg on July 1

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:02:15 +0200

The EU will hold a memorial ceremony in the eastern French city of Strasbourg on July 1 to remember former German chancellor and European "visionary" Helmut Kohl, a statement said Tuesday.

Helmut Kohl, the giant who towered over European politics

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:15:52 +0200

Helmut Kohl, the former German chancellor who seized the chance to reunite his country after years of Cold War separation, was a giant of contemporary European history who became celebrated as an architect of the continent's integration.

Spiegel: Merkel wants fourth term in power

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:20:45 +0200

According to Germany's most influential political magazine, Spiegel, Angela Merkel has decided to run for a fourth term in power and has already started talks on who will run her campaign.

Kohl rushes to block embarrassing book

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:34:00 +0200

Former Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl is seeking to stop the publication of a book containing revelations about his views on the current Christian Democratic (CDU) leadership, including Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The giant of German politics celebrates 80th

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:26:00 +0200

The grand but controversial colossus of recent German politics, former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, celebrated his 80th birthday Saturday with a swipe at his countrymen’s “pettiness” and failure to make the most of their opportunities.

Kohl, Bush and Gorby meet ahead of Wall anniversary

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:51:00 +0100

Helmut Kohl, George Bush, and Mikhail Gorbachev hailed their excellent relations in Berlin on Saturday evening, 20 years after the Cold War leaders watched over the Wall's fall.

Dutch journalist unsettles Merkel with questioning

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:21:00 +0100

A video clip of a dogged Dutch journalist repeatedly asking Chancellor Angela Merkel how she could trust a man who once allegedly forgot about 100,000-mark political donation to be her new finance minister has become an online sensation in Germany.

Bush senior to meet Kohl and Gorby in Berlin

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:14:00 +0200

Former US President George H.W. Bush will join ex Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl ahead of celebrations in Berlin for the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Karlheinz Schreiber: the man with the suitcase full of cash

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:29:00 +0200

He has brought shame to politicians on both sides of the Atlantic and now German-Canadian businessman Karlheinz Schreiber is back in Germany to face charges of tax-evasion, fraud and corruption.

Key CDU scandal figure Schreiber likely to return to Germany

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:19:00 +0200

The extradition of weapons lobbyist Karlheinz Schrieber, wanted in connection with the political donations scandal which disgraced former Chancellor Helmut Kohl came a step closer on Friday.

Weakened Helmut Kohl appears in public after operation

Sat, 09 May 2009 13:29:00 +0200

Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl appeared in public on Friday, his first appointment since a serious head injury necessitated an operation last year.

Köhler attacks virtual violence at massacre memorial service

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:01:00 +0100

Speaking at the memorial church service in Winnenden, German President Horst Köhler spoke out against ultra-violent computer games and films, calling for the political world and society in general to reject them.

Ex-White House chef served double portions to Helmut Kohl

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:11:00 +0100

Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl has never been known for being shy at meal time, but now ex-White House chef Walter Scheib has told Gala magazine he was fed double portions to keep him happy while visiting Washington.

Former German Chancellor Kohl to marry

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:38:00 +0200

Former conservative German chancellor Helmut Kohl, regarded as the architect of reunification, is to marry his girlfriend Maike Richter, his office said on Tuesday.

Canada delays Schreiber's extradition to Germany

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:40:00 +0100

Canada has delayed the extradition of German-born arms dealer Karlheinz Schreiber, who is wanted in Germany in connection with the massive slush-fund scandal surrounding former chancellor Helmut Kohl.