CBS Evening News | Germans head to the polls as Merkel's term ends

A new era begins in Germany, as citizens vote to replace Merkel

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For the first time in 16 years, Germans will have a new head of state, marking the end of the lengthy Angela Merkel era. Chris Livesay has more from Berlin. Air Date: Sep 26, 2021

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