Merkel backs Bavarian ally as centre-right’s EU Commission candidate – media

Merkel backs Bavarian ally as centre-right's EU Commission candidate – media Reuters BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel has given her backing to fellow German conservative Manfred Weber's bid to front the centre-right's campaign in next year's European Parliament elections, several German newspapers reported on Thursday. The post Merkel backs Bavarian ally as centre-right's EU Commission candidate – media appeared first on Firstpost. FirstPost Unsubscribe from these notifications or sign in to manage your Email Applets.