Who replaces Merz as Chancellor if he gets replaced before the next German federal election?
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30%
Hendrik Wüst
28%
12%
Johann Wadephul
10%
Markus Söder
5%
Alexander Dobrindt
4%
Thorsten Frei
3%
Daniel Günther
3%
Boris Rhein
3%
Nina Warken
1.5%
Ursula von der Leyen
Resolves to the first person who takes the oath as Federal Chancellor after Merz, if that happens before the next Bundestag election.
Resolves N/A if Merz remains until then.
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@Simon74fe Could you add Johann Wadephul, please? He seems like the most realistic option to me (except for new elections/Merz staying)
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