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UPDATE: Germany’s CDU to decide on Merkel successor in April

Germany’s conservatives launch race to replace Merkel

‘Trouble and turmoil’: What the CDU crisis means for the future of Merkel and Germany

After the CDU leader's shocking announced departure following the Thuringia vote debacle, we look at where the party goes from here, what it means for Merkel and if it will ever team up with the far-right.

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Update: Merkel ‘heir’ AKK will not run for German chancellor

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party and her plans to stay on until 2021 were plunged into disarray Monday after her heir-apparent gave up her leadership ambitions in a deepening crisis over ties between the centre and far right.