Angela Merkel´s Conservative Allies Lose Ground in Bavarian Election, Signaling Possible Turbulence
(WorldNews Germany)

(BERLIN) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative allies lost their absolute majority in Bavaria’s state parliament by a wide margin in a regional election Sunday, a result that could cause more turbulence within the national government. The Christian Social Union took 37.2% of the vote, down from 47.7% five years ago. It was the party’s worst performance since 1950 in a state vote in Bavaria, which it has traditionally dominated. Constant squabbling in Merkel’s national government and a power struggle at home have weighed on the CSU. It is traditionally a touch more right-wing than the chancellor’s party and has taken a hard-line on migration,...