Steinmeier's successor: More and more CDU state chiefs for Aigner
The Aigner wave continues to roll through the CDU. Now the first western state leaders are also speaking out in favor of the Bavarian as Federal President. But some powerful CDU members are keeping a low profile.
Ilse Aigner, the President of the Bavarian State Parliament, is gaining support within the CDU to become the next German President. Seven out of 17 CDU state chairmen, including Manuel Hagel from Baden-Württemberg, have expressed their support for her candidacy. The decision on the CDU's candidate is expected to be made on Monday at a meeting of the party's presidium and board.
The German President will be elected by the Federal Convention on January 30, with the CDU and SPD having a majority of around 50 votes and aiming to agree on a joint candidate.
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