BusinessMerkel faces slowing economy in election yearTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoBusinessJörg Jelinnek11/22/2016November 22, 2016German Chancellor Angela Merkel is running for a 4th term of office in next year's national election. Economists forecast a downturn in the economy for 2017, presenting a challenge to the candidates.https://p.dw.com/p/2T2nBAdvertisement