Germany in Tansition | People & Politics

Chancellor Angela Merkel has been plunged straight back into the political fray since returning from vacation. Some of the critical issues facing her need rapid responses: what about the future of military service? Has the government determined its energy policy? How high are welfare benefits to be in the long term?And what plans does the government have on the health care front? The chancellor may already have forgotten that she was on holiday at all.