Merkel victory appears likely

Article reports that with eight weeks to go before the general election in Germany, the mood in the country seems to have settled into the quiet certainty that, whatever happens on September 27, Angela Merkel will return for another four years as Chancellor. However, Germany's electoral system still makes it hard to predict the political make-up of the next government.

ESO: Background information: Poll: Most Germans expect Angela Merkel will continue as chancellor http://www.europeansources.info/record/poll-most-germans-expect-angela-merkel-will-continue-as-chancellor/

ESO: Background information: Germany: Parliamentary Election, 27 September 2009 (Federal Election) http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-parliamentary-election-27-september-2009-federal-election/

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