German FDP in crisis talks ahead of vote

Article reports that leaders of Germany’s liberal Free Democratic party, minority partners in the centre-right coalition headed by Angela Merkel, were meeting on 27 June 2010 for crisis talks that could determine the future of the German government and the survival in office of the chancellor herself.

ESO: Background information: Merkel's Incredible Shrinking Coalition Partner http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkels-incredible-shrinking-coalition-partner/

ESO: Background information: Merkel faces test in vote for president http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-faces-test-in-vote-for-president/

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