A coalition of German opposition politicians is still trying for a last minute block of a possible German-led EU military mission to Congo to oversee the country's elections in June.
Inside both the centre-right and social democrat parties in the government coalition there are individual MPs opposed to the mission.
German chancellor Angela Merkel in January committed the country to sending EU soldiers to Congo in meetings with French president Jacques Chirac.
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.