Gerhard Schr der pledged on Sunday to fight mass unemployment and gave the reasons for his victory over German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. Dear friends, my most important goal is the struggle against the scourge of mass unemployment. I think the harmony among these three things was the reason for our success. Our ability to maintain this harmony will be decisive for further success.
Every election is historic in a certain sense.
Germany will not become a different republic after these elections. It will certainly become a bit more modern, there will be more social justice. This is certainly new and one might describe that as historic. In addition, his achievements for Germany will last. He has certainly achieved historic things and I am ready to admit that, just like me, he waged a fair election campaign.