FDP leader Gerhardt confirmed as faction leader Berlin. FDP leader Wolfgang Gerhardt has been confirmed in his office. However, only 32 of the 41 delegates voted for him who had been criticized after the FDP's defeats in recent elections. Last year, Gerhardt had still been elected unanimously. Economists expect economic boom next year Berlin.
Economists apparently expect an economic boom next year in Germany.
The Economy is supposed to grow by 2.7 percent next year, after only 1.7 percent this year. The number of unemployed is expected to decrease significantly. At the same time the price index will double from currently 0.6 to 1.2 percent. The government took the fall expert opinion as a confirmation for its policy. Farmers rally against government's agriculture policy Berlin.