The Minister of Health Jens Spahn can compete for the post of chancellor of the country and in case victory to be the successor of Angela Merkel. According to Bilt, his popularity has increased during the coronavirus pandemic and, according to the sources of the publication, he is considering the possibility of nominating himself.
In January 2021, the congress of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will be held in Germany, at which a new head of the party will be elected, and he will also become a candidate for chancellor. Now we know about three candidates – a business lobbyist Friedrich Merz , head of the committee Bundestag for international affairs Norbert Retgen and the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia Armin Lashet . Health Minister Jens Spahn previously supported Laschet, but in recent weeks he began to discuss with party members the possibility of running for the post himself.
“Jens Spahn made it clear to me that he would be ready to nominate for the post of chancellor if his results in the polls in March are much better than Laschet’s”, – leads RIA Novosti a quote from Bilt’s source.
The December poll Bild and the Kantar center showed that Spahn’s popularity is going up, his rating exceeded Merkel rating.
Earlier, Merkel spoke with the last New Year’s address and stated that she no longer will apply for the post of Chancellor of Germany. She took over on November 22, 2005, becoming the first female chancellor.