Angela Merkel is seen on the screen as journalists follow the TV election debate.Photo AFP
Germany could start withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan as early as 2011, according to a plan apparently intended to boost support for the Social Democrats before the election.
As Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rival and Vice Chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, embarked on a 90-minute television duel — actually more of a duet — to win over voters, the future of Afghanistan emerged as the only burning foreign policy issue.
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Germany ponders Afghanistan exit strategy -- AP
Steinmeier shifts stance on troops -- Financial Times
Plan To Withdraw German Troops From Afghanistan Becomes Election Issue -- Times Online
Germany could start withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan as early as 2011, according to a plan apparently intended to boost support for the Social Democrats before the election.
As Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rival and Vice Chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, embarked on a 90-minute television duel — actually more of a duet — to win over voters, the future of Afghanistan emerged as the only burning foreign policy issue.
Read more ....
More News on Germany's Exit Plans From Afghanistan
Germany ponders Afghanistan exit strategy -- AP
Steinmeier shifts stance on troops -- Financial Times
As Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rival and Vice Chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, embarked on a 90-minute television duel — actually more of a duet — to win over voters, the future of Afghanistan emerged as the only burning foreign policy issue.
Read more ....
Germany ponders Afghanistan exit strategy -- AP
Steinmeier shifts stance on troops -- Financial Times
German foreign minister wants Afghanistan pullout by 2013 -- Deutsche Welle
SPD wants German pullout from Afghan by 2013 - Spiegel -- Reuters
My Comment: It is not only Germany that wants to leave Afghanistan. I can say the same thing for every other country in the coalition .... including (if not now it will be soon) the United States.
Read more ....
More News on Germany's Exit Plans From Afghanistan
Germany ponders Afghanistan exit strategy -- AP
Steinmeier shifts stance on troops -- Financial Times
German foreign minister wants Afghanistan pullout by 2013 -- Deutsche Welle
SPD wants German pullout from Afghan by 2013 - Spiegel -- Reuters
My Comment: It is not only Germany that wants to leave Afghanistan. I can say the same thing for every other country in the coalition .... including (if not now it will be soon) the United States.