Merkel re-elected by German parliament to fourth term
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was today elected by parliament to her fourth term at the helm of Europe's biggest economy.
Bundestag lawmakers voted 364-315 for Merkel, with nine abstentions. Merkel is to be formally appointed by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier before taking the oath of office at 1100 GMT.
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