While Angela Merkel’s prospects for September’s federal elections have improved recently, a surprise defeat probably wouldn’t be a game-changer for the German economy. Meanwhile, the rise of small parties that oppose the sharing of fiscal burdens limits the scope for further euro-zone integration.
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