Chancellor Merz backs Ilse Aigner as Germany's first female President

Nov 9, 2026 - 09:30
Chancellor Merz backs Ilse Aigner as Germany's first female President

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has endorsed Ilse Aigner for the upcoming presidential election in Germany. Aigner, if elected, would be the first woman to hold this position. Supported by the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, she has backing from various political parties. She could succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose presidency ends on March 18. Aigner has previous government experience and a strong political network in Germany.

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