# Merz proposes Ilse Aigner as candidate for German president

- By: Newsline Post Newsroom
- 2026-11-09T19:18:19.000Z

## Excerpt

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed Ilse Aigner (CSU) as candidate for the German federal presidency, and the CDU leadership nominated her on 9 November. The Federal Convention will elect Steinmeier's successor on 30 January 2027, with a coalition that adds up to more than the majority needed.

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