Merz to nominate Ilse Aigner for Germany’s presidency

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 19:43 · Updated 00:28

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to nominate Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as Germany’s next president. The Federal Convention is scheduled to choose incumbent Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s successor on January 30. The post is largely ceremonial.

Merz said he would nominate Aigner, who is speaker of Bavaria’s state parliament; if confirmed by the CDU and CSU, she would be expected to be formally elected.
The Federal Convention will choose Steinmeier’s successor on January 30; Steinmeier’s second five-year term reaches its limit in March 2027.
Aigner would replace Steinmeier in a largely ceremonial presidency.

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Key facts

Nominee: Ilse Aigner, whom Friedrich Merz plans to nominate.
Selection date: The Federal Convention is set to choose Steinmeier’s successor on January 30.
Incumbent: Frank-Walter Steinmeier; his two five-year terms reach their limit in March 2027.
Aigner’s role: Speaker of the Bavarian state parliament.
Presidential duties: The role is largely ceremonial and includes signing legislation and formally appointing ministers.