BBCNEWS Outside Source November 20, 2017
Angela merkel could be out of office by next year. Its not the most likely outcome, but it is possible. Thatin that in itself is extraordinary. This is why the pressure is on. Since the election, the chancellors cdu party has been trying to form a coalition with the liberal fdp party and the greens. Well, the fdp has pulled out of talks. Ms merkel has now told german broadcaster zdf she does not rule out new elections and is ready for a new candidacy, and that shes reluctant to form a minority government. Broadcaster asks, what now, and they may ask. The election in september delivered a shock...