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Greens set to play key role in Germany's next government

CDU candidate for chancellor Armin Laschet ... not as popular as Merkel

CDU candidate for chancellor Armin Laschet ... not as popular as Merkel Source: Getty Images

On Sunday 26 September, Germans will cast their ballots in an unpredictable federal election which could see the country take a turn to the political left.



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