German Government Sways After Social Democrat Leader Quits

BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Sunday to continue with her government after the leader of the center-left Social Democrats, a junior partner in the coalition, resigned following a series of disappointing election results.

In a surprise announcement hours earlier, Andrea Nahles had announced she planned to quit, saying she wanted "clarity" after questions were raised about her ability to lead the Social Democrats.

BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Sunday to continue with her government after the leader of the center-left Social Democrats, a junior partner in the coalition, resigned following a series of disappointing election results. In a surprise announcement hours earlier, Andrea Nahles had announced she planned to quit, saying she wanted "clarity" after questions were raised about her ability to lead the Social Democrats.