Steinmeier succession: Crisis manager and bridge builder in tough times in demand
The political climate is becoming increasingly rough. What demands does this place on the successor to Federal President Steinmeier? What does she need for the office? And what scope for action does she have?
The article discusses the requirements for the next German President, who will succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The President's role is expected to become more important in times of political instability and narrow majorities. The article highlights the need for the President to have integrative abilities, be able to build bridges, and provide orientation to the people.
Ilse Aigner is likely to be elected as the new President on January 30. She is an engineer and not a lawyer, which has raised some questions about her suitability for the role. However, the article notes that the President's office has a team of lawyers and that President Steinmeier, a lawyer himself, sought advice from the President of the Federal Constitutional Court during a crisis.
The President's role is anchored in the German Constitution, which grants them certain powers, particularly in the event of a government crisis. The article suggests that the next President may face new and challenging situations, including the possibility of having to decide whether to appoint a Chancellor who has been elected with a simple majority.
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