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.
According to calculations by the farmers' association, the farmers will lose 5.5 billion DM annually due to austerity measures, eco-tax and the EU reform Agenda 2000. Farmers' president Sonnleitner said the government was conducting a policy against agriculture. Income losses of up to 20 percent were possible. Mr. Sonnleitner further criticized that the 530'000 farming enterprises had to carry a larger burden than the rest of the population. Women in German army possibly soon in combat units as well Luxembourg.