Expected next chancellor of Germany who supports reforming debt policy for defense.

Candidate for Chancellor of the CDU/CSU and Chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group.

Lead candidate of the conservative alliance.

Likely future Chancellor of Germany who has expressed doubts about the U.S.-European relationship.

Leader of the conservative Christian Democrats forming a new government.

CDU-CSU candidate likely to become the next chancellor.

Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party in Germany.

Germany’s presumptive next chancellor with a weak start.

Leader of the Christian Democrats in Germany, poised to become Chancellor.

Likely next Chancellor of Germany, leading the CDU-CSU alliance.

Leader of the Christian Democrats and likely next chancellor of Germany.

Likely new chancellor of Germany following the election.

Emerging victorious in Germany's election and likely to become chancellor.

Almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor and leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union.

Leader of the Christian Democrats and likely next Chancellor of Germany.