The German government and big business discuss how to stimulate growth in the face of recession - je 15.12.2008 08

Germany's economy minister, Michael Glos says the government will decide at the end of January whether to adopt further measures to stimulate the ecomomy. Germany has been criticised by some European countries for its cautious approach in dealing with the financial crisis. The German government's rescue package worth some 31 Bbillion Euros comes into effect next month. On Sunday, Chancellor Angela Merkel met business and union leaders to discuss whether more needs to be done.