Each generation is being reduced by about a third. |
I would not expect any far-reaching reforms like the flat tax to be planned let alone executed in this parliamentary period, |
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. |
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. |
There's the old German saying, 'Wash my fur, but don't get me wet,' ... Well, guess what: When you wash somebody down, he gets wet. |
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. |
We may have a greater consensus on this matter in German society than we thought. |