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A country report for United states, Germany China published by Emerging Markets Monitor with topics that includes the growth in developed markets, financial market volatility, growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and the corn market in China.

The article examines the economic implications of political conditions in Germany in 2009. A tax-cutting administration headed by current Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to emerge after the September 27, 2009 Bundestag elections. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party reportedly lost a vote share despite gaining seats. The competitiveness of the country is expected to be improved by the political developments.

Provides information on the perception of the Bundesverband Investment und Asset Management investment fund association of Germany that the government will deliver measures which will streamline and boost the country's fund industry. Need to change the laws governing the transfer of employee pensions and other savings schemes from one employer to another; Disadvantages to employees when they laid off or switch between industry sector; Concerns of fund investors on the capital gains tax regime.

The article offers news briefs on the market performance of bonds in Germany and monetary policy in China.

Presents a political outlook for Germany for 2005. Result of the 2005 Bundestag elections; Prospects for a coalition of the political parties CDU and SPD; Political considerations that could be tackled on a national level.

Reports on the possible election of a government in Germany that is hostile to Turkish European Union (EU) membership in the September 18, 2005 general election. Implication of the election for the German economy; Stance of Christian Democrat leader Angela Merkel on the Turkish accession in the EU; Foreign policy objective of Merkel that is hindered by the Turkish membership; Rate of economic growth of Germany in 2005, as expected by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Considers the impact of 2005 election in Germany on its economic reform process and on the issue of the Turkish membership in the European Union. Views of the Christian Democrats (CDU) party on the economy; Constraint in the freedom of movement program of the CDU; Expected economic growth for 2005; Effects of the possible victory of the CDU party on the accession of Turkey to the European Union.

Reports on the speculation that Germany and Poland will pay its obligations to the Paris Club in order to forestall further debt issuance. Suggestion of Russian Prime Minister Alexei Kudrin; Action taken by the Polish government to reduce its Paris Club debt.