- Who are they going to keep from a united Europe, Wolfgang?
- A couple of Germans should do it, Angela.

In the background: "Economic Disaster"
On the boat: "Ark", "German Elections", "New European federation".

Europe holds its breath ahead of the parliamentary elections of September 22, even if the polls suggest outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel the likely victor.

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