Merkel faces first big test over reform of state health insurance

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Series Details 2.3.06
Publication Date 02/03/2006
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel reached her 100th day in office on 1 March 2006 and her popularity levels are doing well in ratings. However, Ms Merkel is about to tackle her first big reform project - overhauling the country's state health insurance system.

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