Germanys Chancellor on the Offensive | People & Politics

Extended lifespans for nuclear power stations, health care and social welfare reforms: these are just some of the topics Angela Merkel currently wants to deal with.Speaking out in support of the new controversial train station in Stuttgart, Merkel has shown she is no longer prepared to sit on the fence. Now she wants to show she is at the helm even if some of her decisions aren't always welcome. But will this strategy pay off?