Angela Merkel 's parties scored big victories in Germany 's state elections . Peter Gartzke : Angela 's calm , unpretentious approach and strong economy help her cause . He says Merkel has built fine roads , picking up Euro , without losing popularity at home .
Angela Merkel 's parties scored big victories in Sunday 's Bundestag elections . Ulf Gartzke : Merkel 's calm , unpretentious approach and strong economy help her cause . He says Merkel has walked fine line , propping up Euro , without losing popularity at home .