Key things to know about the German election

In the run-up to a vote that will mark a seismic shift for Europe's biggest economy, the race to replace Merkel is wide open -- as is the question of what the next government will look like.

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Journalists and party members watch on a screen from the press centre as the candidates for Chancellor take part in a televised debate in Berlin on September 12, 2021. (AFP)
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After 16 years in power, Angela Merkel is set to retire as chancellor following a general election on September 26, leaving a gaping hole in German politics.

In the run-up to

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