Angela Merkel Wins Germany elections to form coalition government

Angela Merkels' centre-right Christian Democratic party has shown best performance in 23 years winning 42 % of votes in the elections contested on Sunday. This leaves her party for more negotiations with other party to form a coalition.

Merkels Party is just short of absolute majority 

SPD runners up in the elections with 23% of vote 
 
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Polls are underway in Germany and large queue's  are seen out side many polling stations in Berlin and other cities.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition party has gained a small lead the latest poll results suggest.

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