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Angela Merkel ... No more sagging fortunes for Germany
Angela Merkel ... Iron Frau shows her softer side
Picture: MATRIX
Picture: MATRIX
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GERMAN leader Angela Merkel has pulled up her country’s economy – and now she’s pulling up her pants.

The cheeky Chancellor was snapped after a dip while on holiday with hubby Joachim Sauer in southern Italy.

As she began her well-earned break figures revealed Germany’s fortunes are no longer sagging – with a much improved bottom line.


Germany ... At least their economy's in good shape
Germany ... At least their economy's in good shape
Picture: MATRIX

The Iron Frau – pictured right at Germany’s Bundestag parliament – has done more than cover up the cracks since taking over last year. Strikes are down and economic growth is rising.

Mrs Merkel, 51, has plenty to celebrate. Bottoms up!

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