German chancellor Merz has voiced support for Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner, 61, to become Germany's first female president, an insider said after Merz expressed backing at a CDU dinner in Berlin on Sunday. Merz, who also serves as CDU chair, is se

2026-11-09

German chancellor Merz has voiced support for Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner, 61, to become Germany's first female president, an insider said after Merz expressed backing at a CDU dinner in Berlin on Sunday. Merz, who also serves as CDU chair, is set to formally announce the support on Monday; Aigner is expected to assume the presidency next year.