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Armin Laschet has been elected the chair of the CDU which would make him Angela Merkel's natural successor. He currently presides over Germany's largest state Nord Rhein Westfalen (NRW) which has the largest economy of all Germany's states (larger than Bavaria).
He is a liberal Catholic distinguished by support for Merkels immigration policies, support for the state of Israel, opposition to same sex marriage and dislike of pro Palestinian organisations like BLM.
Some people say he was too quick to want to ease up on covid19 restrictions. No doubt since 26 of Germany's 50 largest companies are based in NRW he was under a lot of business pressure to do that but it angered Merkel and cast some doubt on his ability to make the tough calls.
What do you think about the new candidate to replace Merkel end of this year when she steps down?
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Armin Laschet - Wikipedia
He is a liberal Catholic distinguished by support for Merkels immigration policies, support for the state of Israel, opposition to same sex marriage and dislike of pro Palestinian organisations like BLM.
Some people say he was too quick to want to ease up on covid19 restrictions. No doubt since 26 of Germany's 50 largest companies are based in NRW he was under a lot of business pressure to do that but it angered Merkel and cast some doubt on his ability to make the tough calls.
What do you think about the new candidate to replace Merkel end of this year when she steps down?
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Armin Laschet - Wikipedia