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May 4, 2012

German Foreign Ministry Fights to Stay Relevant

Ralf Neukirch, Der Spiegel

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Germany's diplomats are rapidly losing influence amid the debt crisis as Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle's popularity dwindles and the Chancellery takes over European policy. But the Foreign Ministry is working on a plan to grab back power.

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TAGGED: Germany, Guido Westerwelle, Eurozone

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