Germany's CDU elects Kramp-Karrenbauer to succeed Angela Merkel
Germany's ruling Christian Democrat Union (CDU) on Friday elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to replace Angela Merkel as the party leader. Kramp-Karrenbauer, an ally of Merkel, has previously served as the state premier of Saarland. Merkel announced in October that she would step down as CDU leader but will serve as the Chancellor for the remaining three years of her term.