Voters wary of CDU leader in conservative stronghold

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Series Details 4.8.05
Publication Date 04/08/2005
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In the patriarchal south German state of Bavaria where Catholicism, family values and social conservatism markedly shape the regional identity, Ms Angela Merkel, a Protestant, east German, childless divorcee, is out of place. Feature looks at the challenges facing Ms Merkel in building up conservative voter support in Bavaria.

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