Berlin (Germany), 25.04.2005 - Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Joschka Fischer, a leading figure in the German Green Party, gave evidence in front of an investigation committee. Fischer is blamed for the award of visa practice. The german embassy in Kiev gave thousands of visas which were abused by criminals. Fischer opened with a two hour speech explaining the visa practice from his point of view, and accepting responsibility for mistakes. He accused the conservative opposition of exagerating the problem and campaigning against him and the government.
Berlin (Germany), 25.04.2005 - Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Joschka Fischer, a leading figure in the German Green Party, gave evidence in front of an investigation committee. Fischer is blamed for the award of visa practice. The German embassy in Kiev gave thousands of visas which were abused by criminals. Fischer opened with a two hour speech explaining the visa practice from his point of view, and accepting responsibility for mistakes. He accused the conservative opposition of exaggerating the problem and campaigning against him and the government.
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