Merkel vetoes call for early election

Report of a televison interview with German Chancellor Angela Merkel broadcast on the 22 March 2009 seen as part of a public relations offensive aimed at restoring order in Germany's Grand Coalition and answering challenges from the SPD and her political camp. She rejected opposition demands for early elections in spite of infighting between the parties of the coalition.

Chancellor Merkel also said that Germany would not buy a direct stake in the failing GM carmaker Opel.

Deutsche Welle, 23.3.09: Direct Stake in Opel Would Be Bad News for Germany, Says Merkel http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4120058,00.html

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