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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that the economic situation in Europe's largest economy could deteriorate before improving again.
In her traditional New Year's address, Merkel bluntly told the country that it cannot expect the economic slump to be over quickly. "Some things will initially be more difficult next year before they can improve," she said.
Merkel promised to fight for new international rules for financial markets so that a repeat of the financial crisis can be avoided.
She vowed that her centre-right government would work with business leaders and banks to ensure German firms, especially small and medium-sized ones, could escape the credit crunch.
Merkel also said that industry and environmental protection authorities should find a way to work together following "setbacks" such as the climate change conference in Copenhagen.
"The global crisis must not serve as an excuse to brush aside other challenges facing humanity," she said. "Industry and environmental protection are not in opposition, they rely on each other, now more than ever."
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