German Social Democrats vote to join Merkel
After weeks of uncertainty party agrees to enter a coalition with Angela Merkel paving the way for her third term.
Published On 14 Dec 2013
Weeks of uncertainty have come to an end as Angela Merkel received the backing she needs for a historic third term as German Chancellor. Members of the Social Democrats have voted to enter a Grand Coalition with Angela Merkel and the Christian Democrats.
A no vote could have plunged Germany into crisis and damaged European efforts for banking reform.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips reports from Berlin.
Source: Al Jazeera