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The German Greens are popular, but their Social-Democratic allies are trailing far behind Angela Merkel (Photo: Valentina Pop)

Greens accuse Merkel of weakening EU institutions

One month before general elections in Germany, political parties are intensifying their attacks on incumbent Chancellor Angela Merkel, who still enjoys a comfortable lead in opinion polls.

Speaking to foreign correspondents in Berlin on Monday (19 August), Green lead candidate Juergen Trittin said his party is "the most pro-European party in Germany."

"There is a clear demarcation line between what the Greens want and what the Chancellor does. She always tried to create new interg...

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The German Greens are popular, but their Social-Democratic allies are trailing far behind Angela Merkel (Photo: Valentina Pop)

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