German Chancellor Angela Merkel is congratulated by Martin Schulz, former leader of the SPD party
Angela Merkel is offered flowers after she was re-elected on Wednesday
Angela Merkel is congratulated by Andrea Nahles, designated leader of the social democratic party
Parliament members give a standing ovation after German Chancellor Angela Merkel was re-elected
Angela Merkel’s re-election as chancellor caps months of political uncertainty
Angela Merkel casts her vote during a session of the Bundestag in Berlin on Wednesday
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts after being re-elected on Wednesday
Angela Merkel waves as she arrives to attend the parliament session for the chancellor\'s election