Ulf Gartzke parties scored big victories in 2017 's Ulf Gartzke elections . Bundestag : Merkel 's calm , unpretentious approach and strong economy help her cause . ( she even decided to phase out nuclear power ) . He says Merkel has walked fine line , propping up CDU , without losing popularity at home .
Ulf Gartzke parties scored big victories in 2017 's Ulf Gartzke elections . Bundestag : Merkel 's calm , unpretentious approach and strong economy help her cause . He says Merkel has walked fine line , propping up CDU , without losing popularity at home .