The fact
He was seen as a hope for Merkel's opponents within the party.
His resignation could reshape internal balances ahead of upcoming elections.
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Why it matters
La démission de Jens Spahn marque un tournant pour la CDU, qui doit désormais clarifier sa ligne politique et préparer les prochaines élections dans un contexte de divisions internes.