Germany's Angela Merkel bowed out of party politics as her conservatives elected a close ally of the chancellor to succeed her as head of her party, beginning what could be a protracted twilight for one of Europe’s most resilient leaders. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, currently Christian Democratic Union secretary-general, will replace Ms. Merkel at the helm of the CDU, making it highly likely she will be the party's candidate for chancellor in general elections that could be held next year. See More Coverage › |