Ilse Aigner is a potential candidate to become Germany's first female president
German governing parties are proposing CSU politician Ilse Aigner as the next federal president. The Bavarian State Parliament president is expected to become the first woman to hold the office. The Federal Assembly will elect the new head of state on January 30.
- The SPD leadership confirmed they will vote in favor of Aigner.
- Friedrich Merz reacted to reports that Ilse Aigner might be a joint candidate for CDU and CSU.
- Markus Söder had previously suggested Aigner in April.
- Heil stated Aigner possesses the experience and competence for the office.
- The Federal Assembly elects the head of state every five years.
- The Federal Assembly includes 630 members of the Bundestag.
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