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Prime Minister Borissov sends Merkel greetings over election victory

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Immediately after the results of the exit polls during the elections in Germany were announced, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov published in his Twitter account a message of greetings to Angela Merkel, thus becoming one of the first politicians in the world to congratulate her.

Commenting on the prospect of a fourth term in office of the German Chancellor, Borissov wrote: "Congratulations to Angela Merkel! Europe will remain strong and united."



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