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German SPD faces up to future with Merkel or electoral slump
Many SPD members conclude return to government carries lesser risk
Germany's deeply divided Social Democrats are starting to face up to political reality.
Confronted with a crucial vote this weekend on whether to enter formal coalition talks with Angela Merkel's bloc or cast themselves into the wilderness to rebuild the party, many SPD members are coming to the conclusion that a return to government carries the lesser risk.
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