Merkel criticised as new term begins

Angela Merkel was officially sworn in for a second term as Germany's Chancellor on the 28 October 2009, amid strong criticism over her coalition's economic policy. Critics say it does not tackle the country's soaring budget deficit.

ESO: Background information: Merkel unveils new coalition http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-unveils-new-coalition/

BBC News, 28.10.09: Germany's Merkel begins new term http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8329490.stm

Deutsche Welle, 28.10.09: Merkel's new cabinet sworn in http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4836127,00.html

Spiegel Online International, 28.10.09: German Parliament Re-Elects Merkel as Chancellor http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,657825,00.html

ESO: Background information: Germany: Parliamentary Election, 27 September 2009 (Federal Election) http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-parliamentary-election-27-september-2009-federal-election/

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