Source: The Local
Merkel has a little over a year left before she can really start worrying about 2017’s autumn election, but already there is speculation about whether she will run – and if she does, whether she would win. In public broadcaster ARD’s ‘summer interview’ with the Chancellor on Sunday, she remained vague about her intentions.“There is still a lot to do,” the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) told the hosts, explaining that her decision on another candidacy would come “in due time”.In the ensuing days the German media has been flooded with speculation as to why Merkel, who announced she would stand again two years in advance of the last election, is being so coy.Many believe that she lacks the backing of Horst Seehofer, the powerful leader of the CDU’s Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU). Seehofer has been outspoken in his opposition towards Merkel’s refugee policies.
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