Angela Merkel elected for fourth term as German chancellor

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-03-14 17:06

Chancellor Angela Merkel waves during a session of the German lower house of parliament Bundestag to elect a new chancellor, in Berlin, Germany, March 14, 2018. [Photo/Agencies]

BERLIN — The German parliament has confirmed on Wednesday Angela Merkel as the country's next leader. She will govern the so-called grand coalition with the Social Democrats.

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