Merkels bavarian allies back fourth term

You're referring to the recent news about Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies, the Christian Social Union (CSU), supporting her bid for a fourth term as Chancellor of Germany.

In a surprise move, the CSU, which has traditionally been a key partner of Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the German government, announced its support for her candidacy in the upcoming federal election. This decision was seen as a significant boost to Merkel's chances of winning a fourth term, as the CSU is a major player in German politics and has a strong presence in the southern state of Bavaria.

The CSU's decision to back Merkel was reportedly influenced by her strong leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and her efforts to address the economic and social challenges facing Germany. The party's leader, Markus Söder, praised Merkel's "outstanding" leadership and said that she was the "best candidate" to lead the country through the current crisis.

Merkel's fourth term as Chancellor would be a historic achievement, as no German Chancellor has served for more than three terms since the country's reunification in 1990. However, Merkel has shown no signs of slowing down, and her continued popularity and strong leadership have made her a formidable candidate in the upcoming election.

It's worth noting that while the CSU's support is a significant boost to Merkel's campaign, she still faces challenges from other parties, including the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The election is expected to be closely contested, and Merkel's ability to win a fourth term will depend on her ability to rally support from across the political spectrum.