Politics · Berlin, Germany · November 9, 2026

Merz picks Ilse Aigner for German president

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Nov 9, 2:24 PM ET

Chancellor Merz backed Ilse Aigner, supported by CDU, CSU, SPD and Greens. She is nearly assured to be the first woman in the role in March.

Why it matters

A broad coalition backs her.

Background

The president is largely ceremonial.

The story so far

1. Nov 8Merz to nominate Ilse Aigner as Germany's first woman president
2. Nov 9Merz picks Ilse Aigner for German president

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Sources

• Le Figaro ↗Nov 9, 2:24 PM ET

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