Gerd Langguth
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Gerd Langguth
Gerd Langguthwas a professor of political science at the University of Bonn and the author of biographies of Angela Merkel and Horst Köhler...
angela believes communist fiercely germany grew needs opposite precisely
Angela Merkel believes fiercely that Germany needs a freer, more individualistic society, and more market-oriented economy, precisely because she grew up in the very opposite -- in the communist east.
large wait
It could be her first large setback but let's wait and see.
coalition firm grand pointing seems toward trend voting
Things are increasingly pointing toward a grand coalition of the CDU/CSU and SPD. This seems like a trend that may firm up before voting day.
government hit public
Never before has a new government hit the public with so many burdens.