No consensus in dispute over postal monopoly Bonn. The dispute between government and SPD over the monopoly of the Postal Service is nowhere near a resolution. In the Bundestag debate today, the opposition demanded that the monopoly be extended for an indefinite period. During the preceding discussion of the annual economic report, Finance Minister Waigel had called for a concerted effort for economic growth and employment. He announced further budget cuts and measures to promote investments.
Experts pessimistic about the future of pensions Bonn.
According to VdR, the government proposition to freeze pension premiums at current levels would entail dramatic cuts in future pension payments. Federal President Herzog and Chancellor Kohl have praised the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping as a grand statesman. In his telegram of condolence, Herzog wrote that Mr. Deng's reform course has brought China great economic success. His name also stands for the opening up of China to foreign countries. This policy has been a major factor in establishing close and trusting relations between China and Germany.