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Jens Spahn tells FT that while the UN body needs reforming, now is not the time to destabilise it
Merkel ally wins support of conservative rival Jens Spahn in leadership race
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s flash of steel at the party conference has won her time
Jens Spahn keeps eyes on prize as acrimony mounts within CDU over poll setbacks
Conservative CDU supporters still see ‘Anti-Merkel’ as future chancellor
Restoring unity is priority for winner while splits over German leader’s legacy deepen
The choice of a new leader will determine whether the Christian Democrats want to be a truly conservative party
Merz wins cheers with pledge to weaken far-right AfD as leadership debates kick off
A look at four potential successors to the German chancellor as party chief
Hubertus Heil has echoed calls for more ‘realistic’ solutions
Most of the frontrunners to succeed the German chancellor are female
Recent election results make the EU less able to respond to the next big crisis
Chancellor restores authority but critics say government not as robust as it seems
Jens Spahn’s appointment as health minister could put him on the path to power
Elevation to health minister sets up conservative standard bearer for tilt at succession
Young leaders in France and Austria accentuate frustration with the old guard in Berlin
Tension with Schulz ahead of exploratory talks on another German grand coalition
Surpluses and a pro-EU agenda could tempt the SPD as the Merkel era nears its close
Disillusion with the chancellor is on the rise, even in her own party. But with few challengers, she is still likely to lead the new government
Rather than more debt, the solution lies in maintaining the capacity to tackle future crises
Straight-talking MP’s conservative views on refugees are gaining added heft
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