The German Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Ursula von der Leyen is considered a serious rival to Angela Merkel inside the conservative CDU. Von der Leyen is well known for her progressive views on social issues, such as a quota for women in top jobs.<br /><br />As the campaign gets underway for the September elections she is at pains to praise the legacy of the current government. <br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
