Steinmeier-Nachfolge: Unterstützung für Ilse Aigner wächst
Die CSU hat sich längst festgelegt. Nur sprechen sich auch immer mehr einflussreiche CDU-Landespolitiker für eine Kandidatur der CSU-Politikerin als Bundespräsidentin aus. Und die Parteiführung?
Support for Ilse Aigner's candidacy for the role of German Federal President is growing. Baden-Württemberg's CDU Landesschef, Manuel Hagel, supports Aigner's nomination for the role, describing her as "the perfect candidate." The CSU's General Secretary, Martin Huber, stated that Aigner has a strong chance of winning the first round of voting, which would be a significant victory for democratic centrism.
The CSU and several influential CDU politicians, including all three eastern German CDU Ministersprächenten, have openly backed Aigner. CSU politician Hagel added that Aigner's reputation extends beyond her own party, as her qualities of clarity and empathy resonate with many people in the wake of a deteriorating political climate in Germany.
Brandenburg's Ministerpräsident Dietmar Woidke (SPD) also expressed his full support for Aigner, praising her extensive knowledge of German politics, her approachability, and her ability to listen. He stated that Aigner brings everything required for a good Federal President. CDU leader Friedrich Merz had previously called for a woman to be the Federal President, but had not named any candidates.
It is expected that a decision will be made in the coming week when the CDU's Presidium and Presidency discuss the issue.
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