Germany's Christian Democratic Union Set To Vote On Merkel's Successor

Germany's largest political party, the Christian Democratic Union, votes this week on a new leader to replace Angela Merkel. The German chancellor said earlier this fall she would not run for the post again, effectively marking the end of her political career. Here & Now's Robin Young talks with BBC Berlin correspondent Damien McGuinness (@damienmcguin).

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