Germany
Full term for Merkel opposed by growing share of Germans in poll
It’s a sign that the political stalemate since the election may be working against the acting chancellor before preliminary coalition talks with the Social Democrats begin in January.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s public support for another full term dwindled in a poll, with opposition running high in the party she wants as partner for her next government.
A YouGov survey published Wednesday said 47% of Germans want Merkel to step down before the end of the four-year mandate her party won in September, up from 36% in October.
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