Kampf um Merkels Thron wird intensiver infographic
Grafik stellt drei aussichtsreiche Kandidaten für den CDU Vorsitz vor.
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Potentielle Nachfolger für Merkel

By Jordi Bou

December 7, 2018 - December 8, 2018 - Zwei Spitzenkandidaten mit gegensätzlichen Ansichten wollen Angela Merkels Vorsitz in der CDU übernehmen. Der Ausgang der Wahl ist für die Zukunft des dominierenden EU Mitglieds Deutschland enorm wichtig.
Two frontrunners with opposing visions are vying to succeed Angela Merkel as leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in a crucial vote for the future of the EU’s dominant country.

One is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, a Merkel protege seen as the candidate of continuity. The other is Friedrich Merz, a long-time Merkel rival who promises more radical change.

Jens Spahn, the federal health minister, is also in the running.

The outcome of the vote for a new leader at a party congress is crucial not only for the CDU, which governs in a three-party coalition, but also for the future of the European Union’s dominant country and biggest economy. Merkel remains chancellor but whoever takes over the CDU is likely to be its candidate in the next federal election, due by October 2021.

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PUBLISHED: 03/12/2018; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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