
The Chancellor wants a woman at the head of the state for the first time in 77 years.
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For 77 years, the office of Federal President in Germany has been held exclusively by men.
Next Federal President Now Merz, of all people, is bringing a woman to the highest office in Germany
The CDU gentlemen's club no longer exists: the Chancellor now wants a woman at the head of the state for the first time in 77 years. How his historic decision came about.

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