Germany Set to Elect First Female Federal President, CDU Backs CSU's Aigner

Germany's CDU, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is ceding the presidential nomination to the CSU, backing Bavarian Ilse Aigner as the joint candidate. If elected, Aigner would become the first female federal president, marking a historic shift in German politics. The move signals a new style in the presidency, though the outcome depends on the Federal Assembly vote.

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