Laschet stands his ground in Merkel succession showdown
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3 years ago By Omosebi — Armin Laschet, leader of Germany's Christian Democrats, is sticking to his ambition to run as conservative candidate to succeed Angela Merkel despite a str
German CDU backs Laschet to succeed Merkel as chancellor
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3 years ago By Payne — Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU) backed party chairman Armin Laschet on Monday to run for chancellor at a September election, and asked him to speak to