gerhard-schr – The Mail & Guardian

/ 14 November 2007

German vice-chancellor resigns

A leading centre-left figure in the government of Angela Merkel resigned on Tuesday, depriving the German leader of one of the linchpins of her fractious grand coalition. Franz MÃ¼nterfering, a Social Democrat, stepped down as labour minister and vice-chancellor, citing personal reasons.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 11 October 2007

Keeping a lid on Putin’s resurgent Russia

Russia’s latest outburst of passive-aggressive paranoia, aimed at Britain in particular, may reflect a realisation in the Kremlin that Western resistance to its perceived bullying of neighbours, disdain for civil and human rights, and cut-throat energy policy is growing after years of blind eyes, held noses and wishful thinking.

By Staff Reporter