The rumors of Germany's death have been exaggerated. We've really made lots of progress, and we've gotten off to a good start in 2006.

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Each generation is being reduced by about a third.

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It's an extremely complex issue. It's a delicate topic and it's going to remain sensitive in Germany where it can't be handled as it might in a normal country.

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We may have a greater consensus on this matter in German society than we thought.

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I would not expect any far-reaching reforms like the flat tax to be planned let alone executed in this parliamentary period.

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We are also enjoying many, many considerable advantages from the oil price increase. Many of our customers are the countries which have become rich as a result of the high oil price.

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