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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is a German politician who has held several significant roles, including leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2018 to 2021. She is known for her pragmatic approach to politics, focusing on security, social cohesion, and modernization. Before leading the CDU, she served as Minister of Defense and has been active in shaping Germany’s policies on security and European unity. Her career reflects her commitment to centrist, conservative values within Germany’s political landscape, and she is regarded as an influential figure in shaping contemporary German politics.