Merkel won a fourth term as German Chancellor

The Christian Democrats swing to the left took about ten per cent of the Social Democrats’ votes

In Germany, with the CDU/CSU victory in the elections, Angela Merkel won a fourth term as Chancellor.

However, her support was less than expected, which puts her in a difficult position.

How will the outcome of the German elections affect the EU?

Political Analysis by Plamen Assenov.