World
European ceremony honours German titan Kohl
Ceremonies at the European Parliament begin a day of commemoration and mourning, culminating in his burial in the German town of Speyer.
(AFP) The EU will pay an unprecedented tribute Saturday to former German chancellor Helmut Kohl, one of the architects of modern Europe, in a ceremony attended by a host of leaders.
Kohl, who oversaw German reunification and was a driving force in Europe's integration, died on June 16 at age of 87.
To keep reading
please sign up for free!
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Editor's Picks
ENVIRONMENT
—
22.01.2020
ArcelorMittal waste dump "illegal", minister says
weapons
—
22.01.2020
Cargolux delivers military aircraft to Nigeria, mum on weapons transports
exclusive
—
16.01.2020
KBL to rebrand to Quintet Luxembourg
Jobs
—
14.01.2020
Commission takes first steps towards EU minimum wage
Visit
—
13.01.2020
Bettel pushes Von der Leyen on EU budget cuts
