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Armin Laschet
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By Ros Krasny

July 31, 2021 at 10:00 PM UTC

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Germany’s September election remains up for grabs, with no two-party alliance showing a majority and the presumed successor to Chancellor Angela Merkel deeply unpopular.

The latest Insa poll showed approval for conservative leader Armin Laschet at 13%, according to Bild am Sonntag.