CSU-Parteitag: Küsschen für Aigner – aber keine Antwort auf die P-Frage
Küsschen rechts, Küsschen links: So begrüßt der Kanzler Ilse Aigner – und lässt den CSU-Parteitag jubeln. Die Antwort auf die entscheidende Frage bleibt er aber schuldig. Wie geht es nun weiter?
The CSU Party Congress marked a pivotal moment with Chancellor Merz greeting Ilse Aigner, the key figure of the event, with a quick "love Ilse Aigner". The enthusiastic response from the delegates and Aigner herself turned the event into a grand showcase for the Bavarian politician. Despite Merz's initial reluctance to comment on Aigner becoming Germany's first female President, CSU leader Markus Söder publicly endorsed her.
Aigner, dressed in the colors of Germany, received applause and even encouraged it. While the CDU is hesitant due to recent electoral losses, Söder's endorsement may have been a strategic move to stabilize his own position within the party. Regardless, the pressure from the CSU continued even after the Congress, with Söder intensifying his campaign for Aigner.
The question of Aigner becoming the next President has now become a potential source of conflict in the coalition between the CDU and SPD. Merz's initial promise to announce a decision post-September elections now seems unlikely, and the situation could further strain the already strained coalition. While Merz has shown a certain level of respect for Aigner, it remains unclear whether he will ultimately support her candidacy for the presidency.
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