16 January 2021, Berlin: Susanne Laschet (M), the wife of NRW state premier and candidate for party chair, Laschet, listens to his speech at the CDU's digital national party conference. On the left, Laschet's assistant. In the studio, the candidates for the party presidency give their candidacy speeches, while the delegates at home follow the event in the livestream. at the digital federal party conference of the CDU. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa