Schroeder Still Opposes Iraq War After Election Win

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Schroeder Still Opposes Iraq War After Election Win

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder sticks to his opposing stance to a military strike against Iraq after he won Sunday's general election.

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German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder sticks to his opposing stance to a military strike against Iraq after he won Sunday's general election.

Germany would not participate in such a military action, reiterated the chancellor at a press conference in Berlin on Monday.

Despite criticism from Washington, German relations to the United States remain "intact," said the chancellor.

Also Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer expressed similar positions Monday, saying the government's position on the Iraq issue counts "both before and after the election."

But the minister stressed that the relations with Washington were "of great importance."

The government's firm objection to an Iraq war was believed to win much support among eligible voters in a country where over 80 percent opposed war.

US officials said Monday that the German government has hard work ahead to repair the strained German-American relations.

The relations were harmed by Schroeder's "failures during the election campaign," US government officials said.

The US administration didn't react to Schroeder's re-election so far, only said it would release a statement during the course of this Monday.

Also German Justice Minister Herta Daeubler-Gmelin's reported comparison between US President George Bush and Afolf Hitler in handing domestic affairs has caused anger in Washington.

The minister has said she would not serve in the new cabinet.

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