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Aigner represents the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) of Bavaria.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) confirmed Ilse Aigner as their candidate for the presidency of Germany, DW reports.
Aigner's party – the conservative Christian Social Union (the Bavarian sister party of the CDU) – has already supported her candidacy.
Coalition partners, the Social Democrats, have also signaled they would back her candidacy if the conservatives reach an agreement.
This means that 61-year-old politician has decent chances to hold this mostly ceremonial office. Although former Chancellor Angela Merkel was the country’s most influential political figure for more than a decade, a woman has not yet held the presidency in German history.
Information that Chancellor Friedrich Merz would propose Aigner's candidacy to the governing committee appeared as early as Friday. It was later confirmed after CDU talks on Sunday.
The second five-year term of incumbent President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ends in March next year. At the end of January, his successor will be determined by the special body – the Federal Assembly (Bundesversammlung).
This body, which totals 1260 people, includes lawmakers from federal and state levels, as well as representatives of local government and other public figures.
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