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January 27, 2021 13:53 IST
Mr. Laschet defeated Friedrich Merz, a conservative and one-time Merkel rival, at an online convention of the Christian Democratic Union
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The new elected Christian Democratic Union, party chairman Armin Laschet speaks after the voting at a digital party convention in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, January 16, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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Mr. Laschet defeated Friedrich Merz, a conservative and one-time Merkel rival, at an online convention of the Christian Democratic Union
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party on Saturday chose Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany’s most populous state, as its new leader sending a signal of continuity months before an election in which voters will decide who becomes the new chancellor.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany’s most populous state, as its new leader sending a signal of continuity months before an election in which voters will decide who becomes the new chancellor.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel s party chooses new leader
Chancellor Angela Merkel s centre-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the governor of Germany s most populous state, as its new leader.
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Posted: Jan 16, 2021 9:28 AM ET | Last Updated: January 16
Armin Laschet speaks after his election as the new leader of Germany s Christian Democrats at a digital party congress on Saturday in Berlin. (Christian Marquar/Getty Images)
Chancellor Angela Merkel s centre-right party on Saturday chose Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany s most populous state, as its new leader sending a signal of continuity months before an election in which voters will decide who becomes the new chancellor.
Europe News: Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right party on Saturday chose Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany's most populous state, as its new lea