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Published on 25 Mar 2017
Germany: Social Democrats challenge Merkel in local elections
As Germany gears up for national elections in September, the western state of Saarland is preparing to elect its local parliament.
Sunday's vote is seen as an indicator of Angela Merkel's chances to be re-elected as chancellor.
But she's facing a tough challenge from the Social Democrats under their new leader, Martin Schulz.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Saarbrucken.
As Germany gears up for national elections in September, the western state of Saarland is preparing to elect its local parliament.
Sunday's vote is seen as an indicator of Angela Merkel's chances to be re-elected as chancellor.
But she's facing a tough challenge from the Social Democrats under their new leader, Martin Schulz.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Saarbrucken.
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