German National Election Results
The German national election results were covered. Helmut Kohl accepted the defeat of his party. Chancellor Schroeder discussed the victory of his party and efforts to work with the Green Pa…
240 viewsThe German national election results were covered. Helmut Kohl accepted the defeat of his party. Chancellor Schroeder discussed the victory of his party and efforts to work with the Green Pa…
240 viewsGerman Chancellor Helmut Kohl spoke about government policy to reduce German unemployment while lowering budget deficits to prepare for European currency union. He stressed that the governme…
28 viewsMembers debated how to deal with the federal budget deficit. A recent report indicated a fiscal year 1997 deficit of 10.5 billion, which Germany must reduce to three percent of its Gross Dom…
41 viewsThe governing coalition of the German Bundestag held a tax reform debate. The ruling coalition presented its tax cut proposal for cuts of 10%-14% by 1998. Then opposition and majority member…
30 viewsAfter public protests over cuts in unemployment compensation, opposition leaders and government ministers debated whether such cuts are necessary and fair to those who need them. They also d…
34 viewsIn a special session of the Bundestag, members debated the Kohl administration budget. Translation into English was by voiceover.
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