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German Chancellor and Chairwomen of the CDU, Angela Merkel

German Chancellor and Chairwomen of the CDU, Angela Merkel Source: AAP

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the banning of the burqa, describing the full veil as inappropriate headwear in the country. Laying out her claim for a fourth term as German leader, she's promised a tougher stance on immigration after a record influx of refugees. Gareth Boreham reports.


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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the banning of the burqa, describing the full veil as inappropriate headwear in the country. Laying out her claim for a fourth term as German leader, she's promised a tougher stance on immigration after a record influx of refugees. Gareth Boreham reports.



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