| German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said his government will ``considerably" raise its aid for the countries affected by the Dec. 26 tsunami flood disaster. ``I will make a proposal tomorrow that shows we want to get involved over the long term and this will include an amount that is considerably higher than what has been offered so far,'' said Schroeder, 60, in an interview with German broadcaster ARD. Schroeder said media reports that his government may increase its aid for tsunami-affected regions to as much as 500 million euros ($665 million) from 20 million euros ``are not completely wrong.'' Germany's ruling cabinet will approve higher flood aid at a special meeting in Berlin on Wednesday. |