Willy Brandt
Willy Brandt was a prominent German politician and the Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974. He is best known for his efforts in promoting Ostpolitik, which aimed at improving relations with East Germany and the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. Brandt's legacy includes significant social reforms and a Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1971 for his work in fostering reconciliation in Europe. He founded the Monopolkommission nearly 50 years ago to address competition issues within the German economy.
Born on Dec 18, 1913 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2 | 8.50 | 0.13% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 6,829 | $62,000 | 83$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 8,950 | $89,000 | 73$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 35,360 | $350,000 | 243$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 22,060 | $48,000 | 37$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 39,623 | $1,400,000 | 1,186$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,089 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 605 | $73,000 | 71$ |
| Totals | 9 | 162,969,254 | 129,108 | $2,762,000 | 2,335$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Costa Rica:
Willy Brandt explained his gesture of kneeling in front of the monument to the victims of Nazism in Warsaw in 1970 as a way to confront Germany's historical guilt.
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Luxembourg:
Willy Brandt knelt in Warsaw in 1970 as a gesture of apology to the victims of the Nazi regime.
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Switzerland:
Willy Brandt was the Social Democratic Chancellor under whom the massive expansion of the welfare state began.
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Bolivia:
Willy Brandt advocated for a balanced approach to governance between market and state.
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Venezuela:
Willy Brandt explained his gesture of kneeling in front of the monument to the victims of Nazism in Warsaw in 1970 as a way to confront a buried sense of guilt in Germany.
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Spain:
Willy Brandt was a prominent post-war European politician and a supporter of Olof Palme.
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Colombia:
Willy Brandt explained his gesture of kneeling in front of the monument to the victims of Nazism in Warsaw in 1970 as a way to confront a buried sense of guilt.
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Costa Rica:
Willy Brandt was the German chancellor who facilitated the arrival of Chilean exiles in Germany after the coup against Allende.
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Dominican Republic:
Willy Brandt was the German chancellor who facilitated the arrival of Chilean exiles in Germany after the coup.
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Germany:
Willy Brandt is referenced for his programmatic speech that was initially met with moderate reception but later gained acclaim.
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