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Germany's Angela Merkel Begins Fourth Term On Shaky Ground

German lawmakers officially re-elected Chancellor Angela Merkel to lead the country, "in what will be her last and likely toughest term."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel during her election by the Bundestag for a fourth term as chancellor on Wednesday in Berlin.

German lawmakers have officially elected Chancellor Angela Merkel to continue leading the country for a fourth term after months of grueling coalition talks that left the country in limbo following elections in September.

Members of Germany's Bundestag voted 364 in favor, 315

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