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Risking His Own Welfare
Germany's Schröder is trying to remake his economy — at the cost of his popularity
Same Old Problem
Looming pension woes are forcing governments to make unpopular decisions
Sharing The Burden
Can Europe's pensions time bomb be defused?

Forecast 2003 Prediction is risky, but TIME peers into the trends that will shape the new year
[Dec. 16, 2002]
You're On Your Own Baby TIME looks at personal finance for the 21st Century
[Jan. 28, 2002]
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On New Year's Eve, the Miseries of Minsk
As Russia hikes up the cost of gas for Belarus, the mood turns gloomy
Mogadishu at 60 Miles an Hour
Arms merchants are once again doing brisk business after a rapid change of power in this tough town, but so far the peace has held
The Year of The Nuke
A rundown of the world's nuclear powerhouses, and what to expect in the coming months

FROM THE NOVEMBER 3, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2003

PITCH: German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder briefs the media on planned pension changes.

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