At the meeting of the European Council, EU leaders demonstrated unity on trade issues and on the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. The EU27 adopted guidelines on the framework for a future relationship with the United Kingdom. Also on the agenda was the future architecture of the eurozone.
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"Something has changed in our country." In spite of the excellent economic situation, people are concerned about the future and about the cohesion of society. The refugee crisis "was an unprecedented challenge" for Germany, said Angela Merkel. It was an exceptional humanitarian situation.
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The German Bundestag has re-elected Angela Merkel Chancellor. In the first round of voting, she won 364 of 692 votes cast. Angela Merkel accepted the result of the vote.
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