(ANSA) - BERLIN, JANUARY 16 - Armin Laschet is the new president elected by the CDU congress in Germany.
Laschet won the ballot against Friedrich Merz with 521 votes to 466.
"I am aware of responsibility," he said.
"I will make sure that even in federal elections the Union can decide the chancellor", said the new president thanking him for his trust.
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