About Gerhard Schroder:
Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder is a German politician, and was Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. As a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), he led a coalition government of the SPD and the Greens. Before becoming a full-time politician, he was a lawyer, and before becoming Chancellor he served as Prime Minister of Lower Saxony (1990–1998). Following the 2005 federal election, which his party lost, after three weeks of negotiations he stood down as Chancellor in favour of Angela Merkel of the rival Christian Democratic Union. He is currently the chairman of the board of Nord Stream AG, after having been hired as a global manager by investment bank Rothschild.
We must take care that globalization does not become something people become afraid of.
Gerhard SchroderAs far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway.
Gerhard SchroderWe made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.
Gerhard SchroderIndeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.
Gerhard SchroderWhatever the details of union may be, there's no doubt we need more policy coordination in Europe.
Gerhard Schroder