Germany's Kramp-Karrenbauer to Step Down as CDU Leader

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, leader of the Christian Democrats, is stepping down after a year in office. Her resignation is speculated to be due to her mishandling of an election scandal in Thuringia, where a member of the FDP was controversially elected with support from the CDU and AfD. The CDU's delayed response to the scandal and Kramp-Karrenbauer's previous gaffes contributed to her decision to resign.

Why is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer stepping down from her position?

• Due to health issues

• Because of her failure to manage an election scandal

• To pursue a different career

• To support Angela Merkel in a new role

Which parties were involved in the controversial election of the Thuringia state premier?

• CDU, FDP, and AfD

• CDU, SPD, and AfD

• FDP, SPD, and AfD

• SPD, FDP, and CDU

What was the main issue with the CDU's response to the election scandal?

• They failed to quickly oppose the AfD's involvement

• They supported the SPD instead

• They immediately supported the AfD

• They called for immediate new elections

What was one of the reasons for Kramp-Karrenbauer's resignation?

• Her successful handling of the scandal

• Her series of gaffes leading up to the scandal

• Her promotion to a higher position

• Her decision to retire from politics

How did Angela Merkel handle the situation differently from Kramp-Karrenbauer?

• She resigned immediately

• She managed it more effectively upon returning from Africa

• She supported the AfD's involvement

• She ignored the scandal completely