Rival’s request viewed as late bid to rally support with German chancellor widely expected to secure fourth termAngela Merkel has flatly rejected an appeal by her Social Democrat rival,Martin Schulz, for a second prime-time TV debate just days before Germans go to the polls.
With Merkel widely expected to secure a fourth term in office on 24 September, and Schulz’s plea to the German chancellor is being viewed as itsy-bitsy more than a last-minute bid to claw back support.
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Source: theguardian.com