{
  "id": 168712,
  "title": "Steinmeier-Nachfolge: SPD-Politiker Wiese: Es ist Zeit für eine Bundespräsidentin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/steinmeier-nachfolge-spd-politiker-wiese-es-ist-zeit-fur-eine",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-05T09:29:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/steinmeier-nachfolge-spd-politiker-wiese-es-ist-zeit-fuer-eine-bundespraesidentin/100245252.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In Berlin, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction continues to advocate for a female leader in the country's highest political office. Dirk Wiese, the parliamentary spokesman for the SPD faction, stated in Berlin that it is time for a female President. Wiese echoed this sentiment as a response to comments made by Union faction leader Thorsten Frei from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), who suggested that a man should also be able to hold the position. The CDU claims the right to propose candidates for the role. Former CDU Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his support for a female President, saying he could easily imagine a female President. The election for Steinmeier's successor will take place on January 30th. Steinmeier will not be able to serve a second term after two consecutive mandates. The name CSU politician Ilse Aigner has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the role. Wiese acknowledged that this could be something the SPD could also aspire to.",
  "summary": "Ist die Zeit reif für die erste Bundespräsidentin? Für die SPD führt kein Weg daran vorbei.",
  "key_points": [
    "SPD faction advocates for female President",
    "Dirk Wiese calls for a female President",
    "Election for Steinmeier's successor on 30 January"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}