German president resigns in blow to Merkel

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German President Christian Wulff

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German President Christian Wulff, seen here on January 20, 2012, resigned his largely ceremonial office Friday.

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The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com | 5:42 pm Sep 15, 2011

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German President Wulff resigns amid scandal

cnn.com | 11:54 am Feb 17, 2012

Germany's President Christian Wulff announced his resignation Friday, following a series of scandals that prompted calls for him to stand down. The German presidency is a largely ceremonial office but Wulff's resignation is seen as a blow to Chancellor…
Germany president crisis builds as Merkel cancels trip

bbc.co.uk | 11:54 am Feb 17, 2012

Mr Wulff says he wants to serve out his five-year termGermany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has cancelled a visit to Italy amid pressure on her political ally President Christian Wulff to resign. Prosecutors have asked the federal parliament to lift Mr…
German President Wulff quits in home loan scandal

bbc.co.uk | 11:54 am Feb 17, 2012

German President Christian Wulff has announced his resignation, after prosecutors called for his immunity to be lifted. An ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr Wulff is embroiled in a scandal over a home loan that he accepted when he was premier of Lower…