German Chancellor Angela Merkel wins second term, initial election results show
Ballots are still being counted, but returns show a clear victory for Merkel's Christian Democrats. The Social Democrats' crushing defeat clears the way for Merkel to align with the Free Democrats.
Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared to have won a decisive second term today in elections that could shunt Germany's government to the right.
L.A. Times - News — Ballots are still being counted, but returns show a clear victory for Merkel's Christian Democrats. The Social Democrats' crushing defeat clears the way for Merkel to ali... more info