German voters end an era, reject Kohl after 16 years and pick a Social Democrat.

Authors :: Cohen, Roger
Source :: New York Times. 09/28/98, Vol. 148 Issue 51294, pA1. 0p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: 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.

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