Will Germany’s economic growth help Merkel?

Employment levels are at a record high in Germany. Wages are rising and so is consumer spending. This may be good news for Chancellor Angela Merkel who is hoping to be re-elected for a fourth time later this month.

Employment levels are at a record high in Germany. Wages are rising and so is consumer spending.

This may be good news for Chancellor Angela Merkel who is hoping to be re-elected for a fourth time later this month.

Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin.