European Union leaders are set to discuss whether to suspend Turkey's EU accession bid following calls by German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the strained relations between the bloc and Ankara.
Few surprises are predicted as pre-election polls show the incumbent chancellor will win a fourth term and the Alternative for Germany party its first seats in the national parliament.
Angela Merkel is still the favourite to be re-elected as chancellor for the fourth time in Sunday's national election. But there are other smaller parties which will affect the shape of the next government.
Germans are heading to the polls on September 24 for a federal election which will decide whether the incumbent chancellor, Angela Merkel, is granted a fourth four-year term in power.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's projected win in Sunday's polls could see Germany and France as driving forces in the EU, experts say.
Courted on the one side and derided on the other, Germany's upcoming national elections are squeezing an already beleaguered group.
The advisory marks a reversal of roles. Earlier this year Germany warned its own citizens travelling to Turkey about increased tensions and protests ahead of a Turkish referendum on April 16.
Turkey's EU Minister Omer Celik called for the EU to open new chapters relating to fundamental rights and independent judiciary in Ankara's accession talks instead of criticizing Turkey over these matters.
The German chancellor's statement comes ahead of elections and reflects an apparent shift of her position on Turkey's bid to join the European Union.
With almost one in two voters still undecided for September 24 vote, the straight-talking Martin Schulz is pinning his hopes on the prime-time TV showdown, hoping to sway millions to his cause and halt his popularity slide.
Leaders of China, Russia, Germany, Britain and the EU have spoken in favour of the Paris agreement and appealed to President Trump to not abandon the climate accord when he announces his decision later today.
Victory in state vote shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel on course to retain power.
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