Germany is looking for new Schwarzenegger

Filed in archive Politics on October 13, 2003

Following the election last week in California surprisingly many of my fellow countrymen are admiring the fresh style of politics seen in California.

"But Germany urgently needs something Schwarzenegger-like: a can-do spirit, unconventional thinking, courage, strength and vision. We're facing the worst crisis since the war," (a BILD author) wrote.

Manfred Guellner, managing director of the Forsa polling institute, said there is widespread discontent with politicians.

"The dissatisfaction is growing every day," he told Reuters. "Germany and Europe are ripe for the same sort of phenomenon. People feel they're being messed with. They want simple language and simple remedies."