Germany elections
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Angela Merkel Has Six Weeks to Make History
EghtesadOnline: All that stands between Angela Merkel and a fourth term is six weeks of campaigning. The German chancellor goes into the Sept. 24 election with strong personal approval ratings…
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Merkel Faces First 'Schulz Effect' Test in German State Election
EghtesadOnline: German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party faces its first electoral test by the resurgent Social Democrats under challenger Martin Schulz as the western state of Saarland goes to…
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Merkel Plays Anti-Terror Card as German Election Year Kicks Off
EghtesadOnline: Angela Merkel’s party is attacking her political opponents as weak on fighting terrorism and crime as the German chancellor seeks to blunt her main challenger’s momentum in a…
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Merkel's Challenger Rules Out Trump-Style Campaign in Germany
EghtesadOnline: Angela Merkel’s Social Democratic challenger said he’ll shun campaign tactics associated with U.S. President Donald Trump and defend a fragile Europe as he won his party’s backing…