Correspondent in Berlin
The feminine couple in German politics is in turmoil today. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, known as "AKK", the runner-up, officially abandoned her claims to one day succeed her godmother, Angela Merkel, who had nevertheless carefully prepared her succession. AKK will abandon, by the end of the year, according to its wishes, the presidency of the party, the time to renew its political platform and to appoint a leader who will be at the same time candidate for the chancellery. " I regret this decision," said the Chancellor on Monday, whose days are themselves numbered, at least by her many opponents.
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Dressed in a blue suit on the stage of the Leipzig convention center, AKK was enjoying, not so long ago, on November 22, its hold on the CDU. The president sent virtual kisses to her troops, who applauded her performance. Standing, the room is acquired. His opponents were retreating. Sitting in the gallery
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