New Helmut Kohl Book Causes Controversy
BERLIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Heribert Schwan, who co-authored the book "Legacy: The Kohl Records" ("Vermaechtnis: Die Kohl-Protokolle"), stands next to a photograph of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl as Schwan arrives to speak to the media at the presentation of the book on October 7, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. The book reveals quotations by former Chancellor Helmut Kohl that disparage a host of leading German politicians, including current German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Kohl, or at least legal representatives acting on his behalf, have announced they will sue in order to stop distribution of the book and claim that Schwan had no authorization to use quotes taken from private audio tapes. Schwan countered that he and Kohl spoke openly about the tapes and that at no point did Kohl impose restrictions on what Schwan could do with them. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
