WHY GERMANY'S ECONOMY IS STALLING OUT

摘要

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder wants to close a chapter of his nation's history, when Germany played a limited role in foreign affairs. So in early November, Schroeder publicly committed to sending 3,900 troops to help Washington's fight against terrorism. If these soldiers of the Bundeswehr do end up in service on the Afghan border, it would mark the first time German forces joined an offensive action since the final days of World War II.