The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Helmut Kohl
- We were united not only by political respect for each other but also by deep mutual sympathy as people.
- Where is Germany now, and where does it want to go? It’s a question being asked by our partners and allies abroad. We have to return urgently to our old dependability. We have to make it clear to others what we stand for, where we’re headed, and that we know where we belong.
- Russia is Germany’s most important neighbor in the East, and it will remain so.
- Germany is our fatherland; Europe is our future.
- German and European unification are two sides of the same coin.
- We humans have an abyss inside us. The more power people have, the greater the danger.
- Peace must be more than the absence of war.
- The most important rule of the new Europe is: There must never again be violence in Europe.
- If one has no compass, when one doesn’t know where one stands and where one wants to go, one can deduce that one has no leadership or interest in shaping events.
- We all need Europe, not just those of us in Europe. And we Germans need Europe more than the others. Germany is the country with the longest border, the most neighbours, and is, by population and economic strength, the number one in Europe.
Helmut Kohl (1930–2017) was a towering figure in German and European politics, serving as Chancellor of West Germany from 1982 to 1990 and then as Chancellor of a reunified Germany until 1998. Born in Ludwigshafen, Kohl joined the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in his youth, rising through the ranks to become its leader in 1973.
Kohl’s tenure as Chancellor coincided with pivotal moments in history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the subsequent reunification of East and West Germany. He played a central role in shaping the European Union, advocating for greater integration and the adoption of the euro currency.
Known as the “Chancellor of Unity,” Kohl’s leadership during German reunification earned him widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally. However, his later years in office were marred by economic challenges and political controversies, including a party financing scandal.
Despite criticism and setbacks, Kohl’s legacy remains significant. He is remembered as a statesman who navigated Germany through a period of profound change and played a pivotal role in shaping the course of European history. Kohl’s commitment to reconciliation and unity continues to inspire politicians and citizens alike.
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