Angela Merkel wins third term
Angela Merkel has won a historic third term as chancellor after her party won Germany's election, but fell short of an absolute majority.
Cameron congratulates Merkel on historic win
David Cameron has congratulated Chancellor Angela Merkel on securing a third term win in Germany's federal elections.
The British Prime Minister called it "an historic result for chancellor Merkel and her party".
Just short of an overall majority at 41.5%, Merkel will be forced to make a new coalition after her former partners, the Free Democrats, failed to stay in parliament.
A No 10 spokesperson said: "Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued co-operation between Germany and the UK."
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