Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
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Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
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Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
Full ArticleArmin Laschet’s win signals continuity but losing a longtime leader will weaken the party
Result a triumph for liberals and centrists in party and puts him in pole position to succeed Angela Merkel