Merkel hints fresh elections preferable to minority government as talks fail - The Guardian
| The Guardian | Merkel hints fresh elections preferable to minority government as talks fail The Guardian Angela Merkel told reporters on Monday: 'As chancellor, I will do everything to ensure that this country is well managed in the difficult weeks to come.' Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty Images. Germany ... Germany Plunged into Political Crisis After Coalition Talks Fail Collapse of German coalition talks deals Merkel a blow; new election likely Merkel left searching for route out of crisis |