Merkel set for success in Saarland bellwether vote for Germany

Merkel set for success in Saarland bellwether vote for Germany Merkel set for accomplishment in Saarland bellwether vote in favor of Germany Her Christian Democrats (CDU) are on course to take 41%, serenely observing off a test by the Social Democrats (SPD), anticipated to secure 29.5% Mrs Merkel is seeking after a fourth term as chancellor yet is under weight. The middle left SPD has seen a current surge in prevalence under new pioneer Martin Schulz. Surveys shut down at 16:00 GMT in Saarland - a little south-western state with one million occupants.