Ilse Aigner tipped by party allies as next German president
German media reports suggest that Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner's chances of becoming the next president are on the up. Long favored by her Bavarian CSU, now it seems Christian Democrats nationwide plan to back her.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the CDU, along with the CSU party, are considering nominating Ilse Aigner as Germany's next president, according to reports from German news outlets. The CSU has long supported Aigner for the role, but they officially announced their choice on Friday. Merz is expected to recommend Aigner at a CDU leadership meeting in Berlin on Sunday and Monday.
If selected, Aigner would be the first woman to hold the office, having served as the speaker of the Bavarian state parliament. Currently 61, she is a Roman Catholic, single woman with no children. Aigner has a background in family business before entering politics and has held various ministerial roles under former Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The Bundesversammlung, a committee consisting of Bundestag members and representatives from each German state, will vote on Aigner's nomination on January 30, 2027.
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