Head of Germany`s biggest state takes helm of Christian Democratic Union
(WorldNews Europe)

BERLIN — Armin Laschet, the leader of Germany`s most populous state, was elected Saturday to head Angela Merkel`s governing party, putting him in pole position to replace the German chancellor when she steps down later this year. Of the three candidates to head the Christian Democratic Union, Laschet was seen as the most continuity from Merkel, who is more popular with the German public than ever. During an...