As for the role of France and Germany: French politics is often more self-confident then German politics due to the catastrophe in the first half of the last century. If Berlin and Paris don't agree, then it is difficult to make progress in Europe.
DescriptionGerman politician (CDU), Minister of Finance of Germany
BornSeptember 18, 1942
CountryGermany
ProfessionJurist; Politician
AwardsCharlemagne Prize; Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany; Order Of Merit Of Baden-Württemberg; Order Of The Oak Crown; Order Of Prince Henry; Knight Grand Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic; Grand Officer Of The Order Of The Oak Crown; European Hancraft Prize; Robert Schuman Medal
