German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is supposed to be leading Germany's diplomatic efforts abroad, but instead, he's embroiled in controversy at home. His comments on Germany's welfare system have polarized the public. Chancellor Merkel was forced to publicly reprimand him, further straining an already tense relationship. Westerwelle and Merkel have disagreed on major themes, like healthcare reform. It was supposed to be a harmonious relationship, a dreamteam leading the country. But those expectations are long gone, and the coalition government's approval ratings are in the gutter.
