Helmut Kohl

ModernPoliticianGermany1930 — ?

German chancellor who oversaw reunification.

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Quick Facts

Born

1930

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score58.7

Helmut Kohl — Complete Timeline

1982 AD

Chancellor of West GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Kohl became Chancellor of West Germany after a constructive vote of no confidence removed Helmut Schmidt. He led a coalition of CDU/CSU and FDP, beginning a 16-year tenure that would oversee German reunification.

ChancellorshipWest GermanyPolitical Transition

Impact: national

1990 AD

German ReunificationPolitical Action

Kohl negotiated the reunification of East and West Germany with international partners, including the Soviet Union. The Two Plus Four Treaty granted full sovereignty to a unified Germany, which formally occurred on October 3, 1990.

ReunificationCold WarEuropean Integration

Impact: globalconstructive

1999 AD

Introduction of the EuroPolitical Action◆ Major

Kohl was a key architect of the Maastricht Treaty, which established the European Union and the single currency, the euro. The euro was introduced as a virtual currency in 1999, with physical notes and coins following in 2002.

European UnionEuroMonetary Union

Impact: globalconstructive