Who Could Possibly Replace Merkel? Here Are Some Names That Stand Out Several potential successors are positioning themselves to take over Ms. Merkel’s conservative party and, eventually, the German chancellery. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Poland Bashes Immigrants, but Quietly Takes Christian OnesGibraltar Bans Releasing of Helium-Filled Balloons to Protect Marine WildlifeDeadly Floods Across Iran Leave Broad Paths of Destruction‘We’d Had a Few Drinks,’ Australian Party Official Says About Gun Lobby TapeAlgeria Army Chief Opens Path to End of Bouteflika’s RuleGolan Recognition by U.S. Sets Precedent for Annexation, Netanyahu Says