Putin nostalgic for days as spy in East Germany Nov 10, 2009
He called the former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder ''my friend. But he also had ''remarkable, very good personal and business relations'' with his successor, Angela Merkel, even though she is from another party. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Iran claim cloudsTurkey's energy goals Nov 6, 2009
Reuters quoted the managing director of the state National Iranian Gas Export Company as echoing last month's statement by former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (president of the North Stream project that seeks to take Russian gas under the Baltic Sea to Germany for distribution to the rest of the European Union) that the Nabucco project could not succeed without Iranian gas. However, a spokesman for German energy company RWE reiterated in reply that "Iranian gas is not necessary" to the... (Asia Times Online)
* Merkels German model epitomizes persuasive power Oct 3, 2009
According to this view, the party is now paying the price for former chancellor Gerhard Schroeders successful attempts at economic reform in the early 2000s ... Now the party of protest is unambiguously the party of historical losers: in the east, of Germans who are nostalgic for the planned economy and society of state socialism; in the west, of critics of the SPD who lost a power struggle with Schroeder. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Iran and the `Pipelineistan' Opera Oct 2, 2009
The chairman of the board is none other than former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. Put this all together and Russia, with its pipelines running in all directions and firmly embedded in Europe, spells trouble for Nabucco's future and frustration for Washington's New Great Game plans to contain the Russian energy juggernaut. (CBS News)
Clement, Ex-SPD Economy Minister, Votes for FDP's Westerwelle, Bild Says Sep 25, 2009
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Wolfgang Clement, a former Social Democratic Party member who served as economy minister under Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, will give his vote to Guido Westerwelle from the pro-business Free Democrats in the Sept. 27 election, the Bild newspaper reported. Germany must become a country of progress again, Clement said in a quarter-page advertisement in todays General-Anzeiger, Bild reported. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Russia steps up rolein German industry Aug 21, 2009
Thus, both are colleagues with Germany's former Social Democrat chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, being in Gazprom's employ in one way or another. Schroeder joined the Gazprom payroll soon after leaving office in 2005. (Asia Times Online)
Nabucco is still alive Jul 3, 2009
Despite disclaimers on all sides, it is a direct competitor with the Russian-Italian Black Sea-routed South Stream project and an indirect competitor with the Russian-German sub-Baltic Sea North Stream project (in which project former Germany chancellor Gerhard Schroeder plays a key political role in the international energy diplomacy). Last month, press reports claimed that Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had offered to Erdogan to reconvert the South Stream pipeline project back into the... (Asia Times Online)
Germany Set to Deepen Ties to Russia With Opel Sale to Canada's Magna Jun 2, 2009
Schroeder backed the increased industry links to Russia ... The Russian automobile market promises to again become the most important international market, Schroeder was quoted by DPA as saying. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Ghana: Don't Spoil the Obama Visit; Milk It! [editorial] May 23, 2009
Queen Elizabeth II, former Presidents Clinton and Bush of the US, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, Brazilian President Lula da Silva and many others have come and gone. The question is this: what have we been able to do with those visits to improve our lot. (allAfrica.com)
Arise Africa Fashion Week ? A New Day Dawns in African Fashion May 23, 2009
Many of the world's greatest leaders in business and politics have come to Nigeria to speak and participate in these awards, including Bill Clinton, Former US Secretaries of State, Dr Henry Kissinger and General Colin Powell, Former German Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, Kofi Annan, Jeb Bush, Howard Dean, former Prime Minister of France, Dominic De Villepin, former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, Donna Brazile, Karl Rove, Steve Forbes, Larry... (allAfrica.com)
8th Euro-China Forum opens in Tianjin Apr 30, 2009
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder delivered a speech titled "The relationship between the EU and China in the 21st century." And French President Nicolas Sarkozy sent a congratulatory letter. Soundbite: David Gosset, founder of the Euro-China Forum: "The 8th Euro-China Forum is just beginning. I think this opening ceremony was the most successful. Beijing is very close, so many entrepreneurs, scholars, diplomats and ambassadors attended the forum, so that it is more comprehensive.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Global CEO: Roland Berger Mar 13, 2009
Over the years, Berger has played advisor not only to corporates like Audi, Carrefour and Volkswagen, but also politicians like former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Bavarian Prime Minister Edmund Stoiber. He says that while he loves collecting modern art and enjoys sports like mountaineering and skiing, consulting remains his primary passion. (India Times)
GM's Europe brands survival dependent on state aid Feb 20, 2009
In the early 1990s, Pirelli had sought to acquire Continental but its attempts failed after coordinated opposition from Chief Executive Hubertus von Gruenberg, Lower Saxony state premier Gerhard Schroeder and Deutsche Bank. (Writing by Christiaan Hetzner, additional reporting by Stephen Jewkes in Milan; Editing by Rupert Winchester). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
* German foreign minister makes surprise visit to Iraq Feb 18, 2009
Steinmeier was chief of staff to then-chancellor Gerhard Schroeder when the war broke out. Steinmeier was also expected to open a German consulate in Arbil, capital of Iraqi Kurdistan in the north of the country, Kurdish press reports said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
