BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s president has confirmed Sept. 22 as the date for the country’s parliamentary election, in which conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel will seek a third term.

President Joachim Gauck’s office said he approved on Friday the government’s proposal for voting on that date.

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