Angela Merkel elected to fourth term as German chancellor 171 days after elections

Germany's parliament has elected Angela Merkel for her fourth term as chancellor, putting an end to nearly six months of political drift in Europe's biggest economy.

Angela Merkel elected to fourth term as German chancellor 171 days after elections
Wed, 14 Mar, 2018 - 09:38

Germany's parliament has elected Angela Merkel for her fourth term as chancellor, putting an end to nearly six months of political drift in Europe's biggest economy.

Politicians voted 364-315 today to re-elect Ms Merkel, who ran unopposed. There were nine abstentions.

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