Oskar Lafontaine
Oskar Lafontaine
Oskar Lafontaineis a German politician who served in the government of Germany as Minister of Finance from 1998 to 1999. Previously he was Minister President of the state of Saarland from 1985 to 1998, and he was also Chairman of the Social Democratic Party from 1995 to 1999...
avoid exchange steps swings
Everyone agrees we need to take steps to avoid swings in exchange rates,
economic effective employment euro solution together
Only together can we find an effective long-term solution to Europe's economic and employment problems. Then the euro will be a real success,
election german opposition special time
This election is special because for the first time in years I can say we have had no opposition in the German parliament.
asked becoming establish force grouping help interests nervous people political represents
People have asked me to help establish a political force that represents the interests of workers. The CDU is nervous that this new political grouping is becoming too strong.
iraq operate sovereign
We are not a sovereign country; as long as the US can operate from here, we are a participant in the Iraq war.