Horst Köhler Christian Wulff Joachim Gauck Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Predecessore
Gerhard Schröder
Successore
Olaf Scholz
Who is the leader of the CDU in Germany?
Christian Democratic Union of Germany. The leader of the CDU is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer. She is the successor of the former party leader Angela Merkel, who is the current Chancellor of Germany. The CDU is a member of the Centrist Democrat International, International Democrat Union and European People's Party (EPP).
What is the CDU party's political outlook?
The CDU is generally pro-European in outlook. Black is the party's customary colour. Other colours include red for the logo, orange for the flag, and black-red-gold for the corporate design. The CDU has headed the federal government since 2005 under Angela Merkel, who also served as the party's leader from 20.
What do the colours of the CDU mean?
As a result, the party claims to represent "Christian-social, liberal and conservative" elements. The CDU is generally pro-European in outlook. Black is the party's customary colour. Other colours include red for the logo, orange for the flag, and black-red-gold for the corporate design.
How long has the CDU been in government?
The CDU has headed the federal government since 2005 under Angela Merkel, who also served as the party's leader from 20. The CDU previously led the federal government from 19 and 19.
