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German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks in parliament less than three weeks before the general election. Reuters
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks in parliament less than three weeks before the general election. Reuters
Merkel joins German election battle for Laschet as party hits new poll low
Chancellor weighs in as survey shows only 19% support for centre-right bloc