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The Social Democrats narrowly defeated Angela Merkel's party in Germany, but her successor won't be decided until a coalition deal is negotiated.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 10:57 PM EST

The close outcome means the Social Democrats must team up with other parties to form a government. And in the complex equation that can be required in Germany to form a government, it is possible that if the winning party fails to get others on board, the party that placed second could wind up leading the country.

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