REQUIEM FOR A FEATHERWEIGHT:

Schroeder on borrowed time as unrest spreads (Roger Boyes, November 27, 2002 , Times of London)

GERHARD SCHROEDER, a triumphant election winner only two months ago, has once more been bombarded by criticism from Left and Right, home and abroad, and pensioners and businessmen as his popularity plumbs new depths.

The crisis in confidence, say well-placed sources in Berlin, could persuade the German Chancellor to step down as early as next spring.

Springtime, for Gerhard and Germany... Posted by Orrin Judd at November 26, 2002 7:17 PM