The CDU party conference studio is being prepared for the party's digital conference and leadership contest in a hall at Berlin Messe fairgrounds, in Berlin, Germany January 13, 2021. Picture taken January 13, 2021. Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, only the closest leadership circle and the three candidates, Norbert Roettgen, Armin Laschet and Friedrich Maerz will attend in person. Odd Andersen/Pool via REUTERS