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As Europe's largest economy and the most populous nation wholly within Europe, Germany is a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations.  The central German bank, the [[Bundesbank]], has historically been the most influential force within the financial markets of the European Union.  

As Europe's largest economy and the most populous nation wholly within Europe, Germany is a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations.  The central German bank, the [[Bundesbank]], has historically been the most influential force within the financial markets of the European Union.  

The September 2009 elections were a major won for the conservative forces led by Chancellor [[Angela Merkel]]. Previously since an indecisive election in 2005 the Christian Democrats (CDU) (on the center-right) formed a "grand coalition" with the Social Democrats (SPD) (on the center-left).  Now Merkel and her CDU will form a coalition with the libertarian Free Democrats (FDP). Left in the cold will be the SPD, the Greens, and the ex-Communists who remain strong in the East under the name "Left party".  

The September 2009 elections were a major win for the conservative forces led by Chancellor [[Angela Merkel]], breaking a stalemate and opening the way for more conservative economic policies. Previously since an indecisive election in 2005 the Christian Democrats (CDU) (on the center-right) formed a "grand coalition" with the Social Democrats (SPD) (on the center-left).  Now Merkel and her CDU will form a coalition with the libertarian Free Democrats (FDP). Left in the cold will be the SPD, the Greens, and the ex-Communists who remain strong in the East under the name "Left party".  

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==People==

==People==