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Angela Merkel - looking to become the next leader of Germany (Photo: CDU)

Blair finds support for British rebate

After weeks of fighting a lonely battle defending the British rebate against the wishes of 24 other member states, British Prime Minister Tony Blair finally found some support on Monday (13 June) in the form of German opposition leader Angela Merkel.

Ms Merkel, who is fighting to become Germany's next chancellor in September when elections are expected to be held, had a bilateral meeting with Mr Blair shortly before he went on to meet Gerhard Schroder, the current German leader.

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Angela Merkel - looking to become the next leader of Germany (Photo: CDU)

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