[bots]

Talks on forming a coalition government in Germany have collapsed, leaving Angela Merkel facing her biggest challenge in 12 years as chancellor.

The free-market liberal FDP pulled out after four weeks of talks with Mrs Merkel's CDU/CSU bloc and the Greens.

FDP leader Christian Lindner said there was "no basis of trust" between them.
What happens next is unclear, but Mrs Merkel has met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has the power to call elections.

This is - for post-war Germany - an unprecedented political crisis that could spell the end of the Merkel era.

Weakened by a poor election result in September, the proposed coalition was Mrs Merkel's only shot at forming a new government.

Germany will now - in all probability - have to go back to the ballot box. But it's not at all certain that Mrs Merkel's party will want her to lead them into a fresh election.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42047532

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this could have a profound effect on Brexit negotiations.

[Livia]

That's what happens when you let over a million people into your country and assume everyone's going to be okay with it. Surely everyone was expecting this?

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Livia

That's what happens when you let over a million people into your country and assume everyone's going to be okay with it. Surely everyone was expecting this?

I'm surprised she got as many votes as she did, after that.

[smudgie]

Looks like another election is on the way, she won't rule with a minority.

[bots]

she deserves to get the boot really. If it goes to an election, i can see her party now wanting a fresh face

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

she deserves to get the boot really. If it goes to an election, i can see her party now wanting a fresh face

I thought that, but I am sure it was on the early news that she intends to stand again.

[joeysteele]

I hope it isn't.
I think a new election could now result in her stronger.
I'd like to see that outcome anyway.

[arista]

Yes she was a Fool
letting in Millions of immigrants
handing out chocolate................................

[arista]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I hope it isn't.
I think a new election could now result in her stronger.
I'd like to see that outcome anyway.

Sorry Joey
she is Failed