Tanaiste says Ireland will “continue to work on the issue”
Early figures show Merkel’s CDU topping poll with 42.5 per cent - up 9 points - but outgoing coalition partner just shy of the 5 per cent needed to re-enter Bundestag
Chancellor’s party seen fending off challenge from SDP but coalition partner in trouble
Many hope vote will bring softening of austerity approach pursued since crisis began
German chancellor to face main challenger in upcoming election in TV debate
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