We express our grief at the passing of the former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Helmut Kohl.
Helmut Kohl was a leader with a sense of historical responsibility who brought to pass the historic endeavour of the peaceful reunification of Germany.
He was one of the most emblematic figures of postwar Europe and one of the main architects and visionaries of European integration, who worked from his position to consolidate peace and democracy in Europe.
We express our sincere condolences to his family and to the German people.
June 17, 2017