Reunification · Question 42 of 69
Who is referred to as the "Chancellor of German Unity"?
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- D Helmut Kohl
Explanation
Helmut Kohl (CDU) was Federal Chancellor from 1982 to 1998 and is regarded as the "Chancellor of Unity" because reunification was achieved during his time in office in 1990. He negotiated it with the GDR and the four victorious powers. Konrad Adenauer was the first Chancellor; Helmut Schmidt and Gerhard Schröder governed before and after Kohl respectively.