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In this June 25, 2017, file photo, Social Democrats' leader and top candidate for the German elections in September Martin Schulz speaks during a meeting of Germany's Social Democratic Party in Dortmund, Germany. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s challenger in Germany’s Sept. 24 election is quoted Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 telling Der Spiegel magazine he is suggesting that he would be better at standing up to President Donald Trump than the longtime German leader. (AP Photo/Michael Probst,file)

Martin Schulz, Angela Merkel challenger, suggests he’d deal better with Donald Trump

Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's political party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), won roughly 40 percent of the vote in Germany's western state of Saarland, which is considered a bellwether state. The CDU victory suggests Mrs. Merkel's hold on power is stronger than some predicted. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Angela Merkel’s party had strong showing in regional vote

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Martin Schulz, the German Social Democratic Party's popular top candidate, has momentum that puts Chancellor Angela Merkel's hopes for a fourth term at risk. (Associated Press)

Angela Merkel, Martin Schulz election in Germany to gauge winds of change

By Austin Davis — Special to The Washington Times

The designated chairman of the German Social Democratic Party, SPD, Martin Schulz, smiles as he arrives for a faction meeting of the German Social Democrats at the Reichstag building, host of the German federal parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Martin Schulz seen as threat to Angela Merkel in Germany election

By Austin Davis — Special to The Washington Times

German chancellor and head of the German Christian Democrats, Angela Merkel, arrives for a party meeting in Munich, Germany, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Merkel is meeting her Bavarian conservative allies in a show of unity following a long-running argument over migrant policy, setting the scene for a joint campaign for German elections in September. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Angela Merkel: German conservatives unite behind chancellor for September vote

By Geir Moulson - Associated Press

German chancellor and head of the German Christian Democrats, Angela Merkel, arrives for a party meeting in Munich, Germany, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Merkel is meeting her Bavarian conservative allies in a show of unity following a long-running argument over migrant policy, setting the scene for a joint campaign for German elections in September. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany, enjoys unified conservative front for September elections

By Geir Moulson - Associated Press

China overtakes Japan as No. 2 economy

By Tomoko A. Hosaka - Associated Press