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On his 80th birthday, Helmut Kohl described German unity as his lifetime achievement. Even his political opponents agree that few others had made such a significant contribution to German unification than the former chancellor.Kohl's skilful negotiations and his closeness to many political leaders worldwide were instrumental to his success. But in some parts of the country, things are far from the prospering landscapes he once promised.
On his 80th birthday, Helmut Kohl described German unity as his lifetime achievement. Even his political opponents agree that few others had made such a significant contribution to German unification than the former chancellor.Kohl's skilful negotiations and his closeness to many political leaders worldwide were instrumental to his success. But in some parts of the country, things are far from the prospering landscapes he once promised.
