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German Elections 2009

German Elections 2009. General Elections 27 Sep Current Government: A coalition of parties 2 Major Candidates Chancellor Angela Merkel incumbent Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Social Democratic Party (SPD). German Elections 2009.

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German Elections 2009

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  1. German Elections 2009 • General Elections 27 Sep • Current Government: A coalition of parties • 2 Major Candidates • Chancellor Angela Merkel incumbent • Christian Democratic Union (CDU) • Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier • Social Democratic Party (SPD)

  2. German Elections 2009 • Main Issues: Economy, Social Politics • Other Issues: Afghanistan, Terrorism • Recent Debate (14 Sep) • Merkel: boost economy, jobs • Steinmeier: Need for balance; shift to right will widen gap • Overall: • Favors strong EU involvementCandidates • Merkel is viewed as West leaning • Steinmeier advocates Afghan withdrawal

  3. German Elections 2009 • Recent Events: • - Germany’s role in NATO airstrike Political fallout • - Al-Q threats to Germany • Why Germany matters to U.S. • German economy: 4th largest in World (largest in EU) • EU is 18trillion compared to US 14trillion • - Strong Leadership role in EU; UN, NATO Involvement • -Germany is Iran’s largest trading partner • - NATO Contribution: northern province in Afghanistan • -- Total troops: 4,200 German troops in Afghanistan

  4. References Washington Post Belfast Telegraph LA Times ISRIA

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