Word: irmgard
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...surprise resignation of the man who had championed German unification triggered an embarrassing row that highlighted the disunity within the ruling coalition. The leadership of Genscher's Free Democrats, who are junior members of the three-party coalition, announced that Housing Minister Irmgard Schwaetzer would take over as Foreign Minister. Instead of rubber-stamping the appointment, a caucus of Free Democrats in the parliament rejected Schwaetzer and designated Justice Minister Klaus Kinkel. Members of the Christian Social Union, Kohl's other coalition partner, were so miffed at not being consulted about Genscher's replacement that they demanded a full Cabinet...