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The author reflects on the perception of Chancellor Gerhard Schröder regarding the decision of politician Angela Merkel on limitation strategy for refugees in Germany.

Reports on the attempt for a European salvage operation in the summit meeting between British Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Jacques Chirac of France and Chancellor Gerhard Schrøder of Germany.

Features the achievements of Germany's leader, Chancellor Gerhard Schroder as of April 17, 2001.

Focuses on the visit of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder in the United States (U.S.) on March 29, 2001 carrying environmental and political issues in Europe as he meets with U.S. President George W. Bush.

Discusses the opinion of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder on a debate over whether Germans have the right to feel national pride.

Reports on the plan of Germany to boost foreign labor to update its computer industry by hiring Indian software engineers. Remarks from Chancellor Gerhard Schroder; Estimated number of vacant jobs in the Internet sector; Opposition of Jurgen Ruttgers, a leading Christian Democrat, to the plan; Proposal on the stay of greencard immigrants in Germany.

Focuses on public response to German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder's September 1999 proposals to cut government spending. Costs that have contributed to the increase of German debt; Schroder's public approval level; Extent and social impact of the proposed cuts; Popular commitment to elements of socialism.

Discusses the popularity of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and the changes in the government since Schroder took over in late 1998. Mention of his appearance on a television talk show; Abrupt policy shifts on immigration and nuclear power; The rise in joblessness; Reaction from several sources.

Reports the February 16, 1999 announcement by German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of the establishment of a fund to compensate victims of the Nazis. His characterization of class action lawsuits by slave and forced laborers; Comparison of his response to that of Swiss officials' response to legal actions against Swiss banks that led to a January 1999 settlement; German government reparations and aid to Jewish Holocaust victims.

Reports that civil servants protested Chancellor Gerhard Schroder's plan to cut the budget in Berlin, Germany. Excerpt from a commentary by `Die Welt' newspaper; Comments from Schroder; Details on a proposal from IG Metall trade-union.

Reports on that German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder, a Socialist Democrat, blamed his Christian Democratic opponents for the debts of Germany in September 1999. Defeat of the Socialist Democrats in three state elections; Issue about Defense Minister Rudolph Scharping's ambitions to succeed Schroder; Cause of the debts Germany.

Reports on the defeat of the Social Democratic Party in local elections in Germany. Implications to Chancellor Gerhard Schroder; Performance of the Christian Democratic Party; Reasons for the decline of the popularity of Schroder.

Reports that Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of Germany has laid out a vision of his country's international role. Explanations from Schroder; Relations with France; Impact of Schroder's shift on Germany's relationship.

Presents information on election in Germany on September 5, 1999. Action taken by voters in two German states; Status of Chancellor Gerhard Schroder's Social Democratic Party; Results of the state elections; Statement issued by Schroder; Factors that weakened Reinhard Klimmt's campaign.

Reports on the 1999 election in Germany. Political parties that are competing for voters in major states in the former East Germany; Political issues that are being used by parties to get the votes of the people; Violence committed by far right groups; How the result of the election might affect the government of Chancellor Gerhard Schroder.

Discusses the battle between Germany's Social Democratic Party under Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and the workers who feel their party has abandoned them. Decision of Schroder to take the Social Democrats toward the right; Oppositions on Schroder's move; Details on the joint paper published by Schroder and British Prime Minister Tony Blair about social justice.

Reports that Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of Germany has set out an agenda of American-inspired changes to spur the German economy. Possible political costs of the move of Schroder; Problem of unemployment in Germany; Remarks from Michael Knoche of the IG Bau construction union on the economic program.

Focuses on the statement issued by Chancellor Gerhard Schroder that Germany would not countenance a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ground war in Kosovo, Serbia. Schroder's objection to any change of NATO strategy; Decline in public support for the Kosovo war which started in 1998.

Reports that Chancellor Gerhard Schroder was able to convince the European Union (EU) to limit its spending and enable three Central European countries to join the EU. Limit imposed on the budget; Membership of Germany in North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the EU: Comments from Schroder.

Provides information on the elections in the German state of Hesse in 1999. Percentage of the vote won by the Christian Democrats; Remarks of Social Democrat Chancellor Gerhard Schroder on how the impact of vote will be felt; Positive effect of the results of the election.

Reports on the support of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to build a memorial site for the commemoration of the Holocaust. Views of the ruling political parties in Germany on the issue; Schedule of the relocation of Germany's capital from Bonn to Berlin; Details on the issue.

Focuses on the contradiction between German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder's avowed embrace of freewheeling entrepreneurial culture and his defense of the mobile phone group Mannesmann. Significance of Schroder's support to the company in relation to his attempt to reform the Social Democratic Party; Overview of Schroder's political career.

Highlights the 10th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall in Germany on November 9, 1999. Remarks given by Chancellor Gerhard Schroder; View expressed by Reverend Joachim Gauck, a leading protester in 1989; Reminder given by former Chancellor Helmut Kohl to the Parliament.

Describes the status of the government in Germany under Chancellor Gerhard Schroder. Attack of Schroder on Germany's contributions to the European Union Budget; Suggestion of Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to change its nuclear policies; Dislike of Finance Minister Oskar Lafontaine to the American-style global capitalism; Reaction from Europe and the United States to the statement.

Reports on the meeting called by Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schroder with labor unions, employers and several members of his Cabinet regarding the alliance for jobs. Role of consensus on Germany's postwar economy; Conditions of Germany's economy; Method that Schroder chose to get people back to work.

Features German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder. Political problems facing Schroder in 1998; Promises made by Schroder before he was elected; Political and economic conditions of Germany.

Provides information on the inaugural speech given by Chancellor Gerhard Schroder in Berlin, Germany. Main objectives of his speech; Emphasis on employment and the environment; Statements on taxation evaluated.

Reports on the 60th anniversary of the Nazi rampage against the Jews, known as the Kristallnacht, which was celebrated on November 9, 1998. Attendance of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder in the event; Information on the attack of Ignatz Bubis, leader of Germany's Jewish community, on intellectual nationalism; Opposition from members of Schroder's government against a project for a Holocaust memorial; Brief information on the Kristallnacht.

Reports that Social Democratic challenger Gerhard Schroder defeated Christian Democratic German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in the September 27, 1998 German election. Decisiveness of the election that ended Kohl's 16-year rule; Dominance of center-left governments in European politics; Schroder's background and career in politics; Comments on the campaign.

Reports on the election of Gerhard Schroder, a Social Democrat, as the seventh Chancellor of Germany. Information on Schroder's political career; Views of some analysts on the future of the country under Schroder's leadership.

Features Wolfgang Thierse, who was elected president of the German Parliament. Background on Thierse; What the victories of Gerhard Schroder over Chancellor Helmut Kohl and the choice of Thierse reflects; Concern on the existence of a new German nationalism.

Presents update on the campaign of Social Democrat Gerhard Schroder for the elections for the Chancellor of Germany. Achievements of Chancellor Helmut Kohl; Issues which Schroder concentrated on; Campaign in East Germany; Promises; Advantages of Schroder.

Features Gerhard Schroder, leader of the Social Democratic Party and candidate for chancellor of Germany in 1998. Social and political views of Schroder.