Germanys austerity package | People & Politics

  • 14 years ago
Germany's policymakers are desperate to save money. Next year Europe's largest economy plans to cut spending by €80 billion.Lower income earners are among those most affected by the cuts. But parents, civil servants and industry will also have to make sacrifices. How is the public reacting to the plans? And what will be the fallout for Germany's center-right coalition government?