Kohl encourages Merkel to pursue EU unity

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“I would like to encourage you to hold on to a united Europe, to further promote political agreement and continue to stand up for necessary stability”, writes Helmut Kohl in a congratulatory letter published in Germany’s Bild newspaper on Angela Merkel’s 60th birthday (17 July).

 

84-year-old Kohl, who served as German Chancellor from 1982 to 1998, spoke of a unique success story for Germany and Europe “alongside our American friends in the free Western world and community of values”.

 

From 1991 to 1998, Merkel worked closely with Kohl as his Minister of Women and Youth and Minister of Environment. He is considered one of Merkel’s most defining political mentors.

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