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Im katty kay in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. And berlin is in chaos. Throughout the years of financial crisis, the rise of populism and brexit, germany has been a beacon of stability in europe. Angela merkel, the steady hand in turbulent times. Some even called her the new leader of the free world. But suddenly the chancellor looks vulnerable and german politics is a mess. Her Coalition Talks fell apart last night when the pro business fdp party decided to pull out. So what now . The breakdown in negotiations raises the possibility of a snap election. Though for now president Walter Steinmeir has told the parties to get back to work to try to find some compromise. The longer it goes on, the greater the uncertainty for mrs merkel. From berlinjenny hill reports. She promised germany a government for christmas. Instead, Angela Merkel has delivered an unprecedented political crisis. Not much to applaud. In the early hours of this morning, mrs merkel admitted she couldnt form

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