Merkel backs female successor for German presidency in 2027

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel publicly supports electing a woman as Germany's next president when Frank-Walter Steinmeier's term ends in March 2027. This is a notable intervention from a retired leader, potentially shaping the political debate ahead of the Federal Assembly vote. The statement is reported via dpa and lacks official confirmation from Merkel's office.

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