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JAHRESRUECKBLICK 2000: AUSLAND: DEUTSCHLAND KOHL - Christian Democratic party Secretary General Angela Merkel welcomes former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, left, in the German Parliament prior to a ceremony in memory of the first free election of former East German Praliament Friday, March 17, 2000. Kohl comes into Parliament the first time after months of absence because of the financial crisis of his Christian Democratic party. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Roberto Pfeil) === ELECTRONIC IMAGE === [UBER103]