Helmut Kohl
Chancellor of the FRGFederal Republic of Germany 1.10.1982–27.10.1998.
Germany/FRG/Government
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- 14.9.1989Draft memo by the Director of the 4th Department of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Janusz FekeczInformation concerning Polish-West German talks about over 50 East German citizens staying at the West German Embassy in Warsaw. How possible solutions could impact Poland’s relations with the GDR and the FRG are discussed.
- 9.11.1989Extract from the Diary of the Protocol Officer at the Embassy of the FRG in Warsaw, Rüdiger Freiherr von FritschDer Besuch Helmut Kohls in Warschau am 9. und 10. November 1989 wurde durch die spontane Rückkehr des Kanzlers nach Bonn unterbrochen, nachdem die DDR die innerdeutsche Grenze geöffnet hatte.
- 10.11.1989Memorandum by the United States’ Deputy National Security Advisor, Robert M. GatesDuring the telephone call with President Bush, Chancellor Kohl reported on his trip to Poland and the situation in East Germany after the Berlin Wall was first breached the previous day.
- 10.11.1989Information Memorandum for the United States Secretary of State, James A. BakerPreliminary assessment of the implications of the dramatic events in East Berlin for US policy in Europe.
- 11.11.1989Telegram from the Turkish Ambassador in East Berlin, Metin Mekik, to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign AffairsNews obtained from local and Western press on 10th and 11th of November regarding the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- 11.11.1989Telegram from the Turkish Ambassador in Bonn, Reşat Arim, to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign AffairsSummary of the press statement made by Chancellor Kohl following his visit to Berlin, concerning the developments in GDR .
- 13.11.1989Telegram from the British Ambassador in East Berlin, Nigel Broomfield, to the British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Douglas HurdReflections on political life in the GDR in the immediate aftermath of the opening of the Berlin Wall.
- 14.11.1989Telegram from the Dutch Ambassador in Bonn, Jan van der Tas, to the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hans van den BroekReport on the events that unfolded on and after 9.11.1989. Van der Tas is critical of the "false note", the claim for reunification, brought into the festivities by FRG Chancellor Kohl.
- 14.11.1989Minutes of conversation by the Polish Ministry of Foreign AffairsDuring the conversation between Foreign Minister Skubiszewski and Chancellor Kohl the latter’s decision to interrupt his visit to Poland and the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Polish-West German relations were discussed.
- 14.11.1989Notice pour le Chef du Département fédéral des affaires étrangères, René FelberInformations, imprégnées par l'analyse de la situation avec une perspective suisse, en vue d'une conférence de presse de René Felber sur les événements survenus à Berlin.
- 15.11.1989Minutes of the 34th Meeting of the Cabinet held at 10 Downing Street on 15 November 1989 at 9.30 a.m.The events in the GDR were discussed.
- 29.11.1989Telegram from the Polish Ambassador in Cologne, Ryszard Karski, to the Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolesław KulskiThe ten-point plan for German reunification is assessed and the lack of any information about the inviolability of the Polish-German border is criticised.
- 18.12.1989Telegram from the Ambassador of the FRG in Paris, Franz Pfeffer, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the FRGInformation über die verschiedenen Reaktionen in Frankreich auf den Fall der Berliner Mauer und die jüngsten Entwicklungen in der DDR. Dabei wird die Notwendigkeit einer guten Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der deutschen Botschaft betont.
- 5.1.1990Telegram from the British Ambassador in Bonn, Sir Christopher Mallaby, to the British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Douglas HurdConcern at the perception of the UK attitude towards German unity is expressed.
- 26.1.1990Memorandum by the United States National Security CouncilPresident Bush and Chancellor Kohl discussed proposals for the conventional force reduction talks in Vienna, particularly in light of recent developments in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.
- 8.2.1990Telegram from the Dutch Ambassador in Bonn, Jan van der Tas, to the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hans van den BroekReport on the visit of Defence Minister Relus ter Beek to the Defence Minister of the FRG Gerhard Stoltenberg, and the possible implications of German reunification for the banking situation in Germany, NATO cooperation, and the CSCE discussions with the Soviets.
- 9.2.1990Draft letter from the President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, to the Chancellor of the FRG, Helmut KohlPresident Bush wrote to express support for Chancellor Kohl’s efforts to reunify Germany while remaining in NATO amidst rapidly changing events in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Also: Memorandum for Brent Scowcroft, 8.2.1990. Also: Memorandum for the President.
received - 15.2.1990Telegram from the Canadian Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, de Montigny MarchandObservations on the corridor conversations during the Open Skies Conference in Ottawa in February 1990.
- 19.2.1990Memorandum for the President of the United States, George H. W. BushDiscussion of the U.S. position in the upcoming Two-Plus-Four Talks on German reunification, particularly in light of Soviet concerns
- 20.2.1990Telegram from the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, Benjamin Navon, to the Israeli Foreign MinistryA report on Foreign Minister Arens' talks in Bonn with Chancellor Kohl and President von Weizsäcker. Arens told the latter that he sees the reunification of Germany as "a foregone conclusion". Kohl said that East Germany was rapidly collapsing, and assured Arens that "there is no Fourth Reich, and never will be."
- 21.2.1990Telegram from the Canadian Department of External Affairs to the Canadian Embassy in WashingtonExpressions of concerns that the Two Plus Four deal will squeeze Canada out of discussions about the future of Europe, notwithstanding the historic presence of Canadian forces in West Germany.
- 10.4.1990Politischer Bericht des schweizerischen Botschaft in Bonn, Alfred HohlAnalyse der Aussage eines Staatssekretärs des Auswärtigen Amts, dass die Wiedervereinigung als Aufgabe schlicht und einfach zu früh an Bonn herangetragen worden sei. Er befürchtet, dass die BRD noch nicht voll genug in Europa integriert sei und die Chancen deutsch-nationale Aufwallungen noch viel zu reell sind.
- 16.4.1990Telegram from the Israeli Ambassador in Bonn, Benjamin Navon, to the Israeli Foreign MinistryReview of the situation in the GDR following the elections. The new parliament has passed a resolution recognizing Germany's crimes against the Jews and instructing the government to work for establishment of relations with Israel. Open official negotiations with the GDR are proposed.
- 23.5.1990Guidance Telegram from the British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Douglas Hurd, to British Representatives OverseasInformation about progress towards German unification and the Two plus Four process.
- 28.5.1990Memo by the Polish Military Mission in West BerlinObservations on the impact of German reunification on Polish-German relations. The need to develop pan-European cooperation based on the CSCE process with the participation of Canada and the United States.
- 18.6.1990Telegram from the Turkish Ambassador in East Berlin, Metin Mekik, to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign AffairsReport concerning the “Draft providing the annexation of German Democratic Republic to the territory of Federal Republic of Germany”, submitted by the DSU Party.
- 10.7.1990Memorandum from the Assistant Director-General for Eastern Europe, Yosef Govrin, to the Director-General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Reuven MerhavA summary of the pros and cons of establishing diplomatic relations with East Germany on the eve of reunification. West Germany favours the step. It would be a diplomatic coup towards the Arabs, but would not solve the problem of Israel's material demands.
- 18.7.1990Memo by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign AffairsDie Information fasst die Fortschritte auf dem Weg zur deutschen Einheit nach den Durchbrüchen von Mitte Juli 1990 zusammen und beleuchtet die Auswirkungen auf die Integrationspolitik Österreichs.
- 19.7.1990Memo by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign AffairsAnalyse der sowjetischen Position zur deutschen Einheit nach den Durchbrüchen von Mitte Juli 1990 und Diskussion der Gründe für den Sinneswandel von Gorbatschow.
- 23.7.1990Telegram from the Canadian Ambassador in Bonn, Thomas W. Delworth, to the Canadian Department of External AffairsSpeculative reflections on the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, and what it means for Europe and the world.
- 2.10.1990Politischer Bericht des schweizerischen Botschafters in Ost-Berlin, Franz BirrerEinschätzungen zur Auflösung der DDR und deren Anschluss an die Bundesrepublik Deutschland, wobei insbesondere die Beschleunigung des Wiedervereinigungsprozesses seit den Ereignissen an der Berliner Mauer und deren negativen Konsequenzen für die DDR betont werden.
- 11.11.1990Memorandum by the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Krzysztof SkubiszewskiSummary of the talks between Prime Minister Mazowiecki and Chancellor Kohl. The current developments and arrangements for immediate measures, plans to sign a border treaty and a good neighbourly relations treaty, and the decision to abolish the visa requirement are discussed.