Germany's president says Friedrich Merz has downplayed speculation about Frank-Walter Steinmeier's successor
Friedrich Merz said the CDU has the right to propose a successor to President Steinmeier. The CDU plans to discuss the choice with the SPD and Greens. Omid Nouripour expressed irritation over Ines Claus being considered as a candidate.
- Friedrich Merz sees several possible candidates for the successor to Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
- Omid Nouripour expressed irritation regarding the consideration of Ines Claus.
- The CDU has the claim to nominate a candidate in the Federal Assembly.
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