Klaus Zimmermann

Klaus Zimmermann
Klaus Zimmermannis a German ancient historian...
government mean reforms social
It's a very Social Democrat-oriented government, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't get reforms done.
chance cut party says
One party says cut one subsidy, the other part says cut the other one, ... Together, they have a chance to cut them both.
change course dramatic good lead potential reform
It won't lead to any dramatic change of course for Germany. But I still see a good potential for reform policies.
create danger permanent reforms simply sliding toward
We're sliding toward the danger that the reforms simply create a permanent organization for the unemployed.
against fighting fights-and-fighting margin movement tough unions
The unions are fighting against their own decline. Their margin of movement is decreasing. It will be a tough battle.