German Voters Shift to Left and Far Right, Raising Economic Concerns
Economists cited by CNBC say another local election setback for the ruling CDU could complicate growth-oriented reforms.
Germany's ruling CDU suffered another local election setback, increasing political instability and raising concerns about growth prospects, according to economists cited by CNBC.
CNBC reported that the shift of voters toward left-wing and far-right parties could complicate the government's pro-growth reform agenda.
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- German voters turn to left and far-right as 'disaster' for ruling CDU threatens pro-growth reforms — CNBC — Top News
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