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Bundespräsident: CSU- und SPD-Politiker machen Druck bei Steinmeier-Nachfolge

Der Vize-CSU-Chef Weber fordert, innerhalb der nächsten vier Wochen eine Einigung auf einen gemeinsamen Kandidaten zu erzielen. Die Benennung dürfte sich auf die Kanzlerwechsel-Debatte auswirken.

Bundespräsident: CSU- und SPD-Politiker machen Druck bei Steinmeier-Nachfolge

Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier's potential successor is a topic of discussion among politicians, with pressure mounting from both CSU and SPD figures. The CSU and SPD are pushing for a swift decision on a joint candidate or candidate for the January 30th election, which has a strong Greens-Social Democrat majority. Union and SPD leaders, including Manfred Weber of the CSU and the head of the European People's Party (EVP), are urging for a clear signal to be given within the next four weeks.

The CSU has already nominated Ilse Aigner, the President of the Bavarian Landtag, as their favored candidate. The CSU delegation will meet on October 23rd and 24th in Munich, playing a crucial role in this discussion.

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