Head of state: CDU apparently wants to nominate Ilse Aigner for the office of Federal President
Quick Look
- According to media reports, the CDU is planning to nominate CSU politician Ilse Aigner as a candidate for the office of Federal President.
- An official decision is expected after the party's committee meetings next Monday.
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Why It Matters
The CDU is looking for a candidate for the office of Federal President. Friedrich Merz had already spoken out in favor of a female cast.
The decision in the CDU about the candidate for the highest state office seems to be getting closer. According to several media reports, the CDU wants to nominate Ilse Aigner.
Berlin. According to media reports, the CDU wants to nominate CSU politician Ilse Aigner for the office of Federal President. “Bild”, “Spiegel” and “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reported this unanimously on Friday.
At the request of the Handelsblatt, those close to the Chancellery referred to the committees on Monday. Don't comment on reports.
The CSU supports Aigner's candidacy. Several influential CDU politicians have now spoken out openly in support of Aigner, including all three East German CDU prime ministers. Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz had spoken out in favor of a woman as Federal President, but had not yet named a name.
On Monday, the presidium and board of the federal CDU will meet at their regular meetings to discuss this. Merz will meet with the executive committee and the chairmen of the CDU/CSU state parliamentary groups on Sunday evening.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
CDU committee meetings on Monday to discuss the nomination.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Ilse Aigner be officially nominated?
- How are the other parties reacting to the possible nomination?
