[Welsh Rabbit]

The conservative Christian Democrats and their Free Democratic partners will restore Germany's alliance with the United States and downgrade Berlin's ties with Russia if they win elections in September,

Good to hear, but they might want to down play such talk until after the elections if they want to win.

[paudio]

I agree. Afterall, the Germans bought anti-American craps that made Schroeder win last time... So, openly 'pro' American may not be too helpful in the election.