Germany Set to Name Ilse Aigner as Its First Female President
What Happened
Germany’s ruling conservative alliance has reportedly agreed to back Ilse Aigner, 61, a member of the Bavarian CSU and president of Bavaria’s state parliament, as the country’s next president. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to formally propose her to party leaders on November 9. If elected on January 30, 2027, Aigner would become Germany’s first female president.
Key Takeaways
Aigner’s potential nomination has gained support across party lines, including from parts of the Social Democrats and Greens. Germany’s president has a largely ceremonial role, but the appointment would mark a historic first since the country’s federal republic was established in 1949.