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Angela Merkel will resign as head of her party
5:00pm PDT - October 28th, 2018 angela merkel - The EconomistAfter a disastrous regional election in Hesse, Germany’s chancellor’s position has become untenable
After a disastrous regional election in Hesse, Germany’s chancellor’s position has become untenable