Foreign affairs or personal affairs? Westerwelle's diplomatic trips

 12.03.2010 12:21   dw-world.de

As Guido Westerwelle wraps up his trip through South America, the foreign minister is accused of pursuing personal interests in choosing his accompanying business delegation. But how are these delegations really chosen?

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