Merz says will name Aigner as Germany’s first woman president

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Germany set to get its first female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister

BERLIN (AP) — Germany is set to get its first female president after Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party nominated Ilse Aigner, a center-right politician with appeal to liberals, to become the country's head of state next year.

2 days ago · stuff.co.nz

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Merz says will name Aigner as Germany's first woman president

BERLIN (AFP) -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he intended to appoint Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as the country's next president, in 2027, making her the first woman in the post. He made his announcement at a dinner for leaders of his center-right CDU party, confirming information leaked last week by party sources. Aigner, 61, belongs to the CSU, the Bavarian sister party of the CDU. Aigner's nomination by Merz virtually guarantees her election on Jan. 30, as those votings are

3 days ago · koreaherald.com

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Germany: Chancellor Merz to nominate Aigner for president

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced to the Christian Democrat Union (CDU) party heads his intention to nominate Ilse Aigner as the country's next...

3 days ago · timesofoman.com

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Merz picks Ilse Aigner to become Germany's first woman president

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he intended to appoint Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as the country’s next president, in 2027, making her the first woman in the post.

3 days ago · nst.com.my