
Is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer A-List?
NoB
No — Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2018B$0.5M
Elected CDU Leader
Elected as the Leader of the CDU, positioning her as a potential future Chancellor.
2019B$1M+$0.5M
Appointed Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence, gaining experience in a key national security role.
2021B$2M+$1M
Resigns From Leadership Roles
Stepped down as CDU leader and Minister of Defence, diminishing her national power.
2026B$3M+$1M
Chairs Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Begins role as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, remaining influential in German politics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026