{
  "id": 19309987,
  "title": "Germany news: President candidate Aigner to meet parties in Bundestag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/germany-news-president-candidate-aigner-to-meet-parties-in-bundestag",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T08:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW English (Top Stories)",
    "slug": "dw-english-top-stories",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-president-candidate-aigner-to-meet-parties-in-bundestag/live-79906440?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has questioned Russia's sincerity in entering talks to cease the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting it could be a \"negotiating charade\" intended to divert attention from Russia's intention to prolong a brutal war of aggression, particularly against civilians. This statement came as talks between Ukraine and Russia began in Abu Dhabi, with representatives from both nations, along with US and European counterparts, present. Wadephul emphasized that Russia must abandon its maximum demands. Ilse Aigner, the top candidate to replace Frank-Walter Steinmeier as Germany's president, plans to meet with various political parties at the Bundestag, including the center-right CDU/CSU bloc, Social Democrats, and Greens. Aigner has ruled out meetings with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) following a member's derogatory comment about her nomination. She has not received an official invitation from the Left party. Aigner was officially nominated by the CDU/CSU bloc on Monday, securing her position as Germany's president, with support from the SPD and Greens. The Bundestag will officially vote on January 30. The president holds a largely ceremonial role in Germany, but it is the highest political office. Today's key events in Germany include Aigner's visit to the Bundestag and a reception hosted by Chancellor Friedrich Merz for Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, both taking place amid the UN COP climate conference in Turkey and Russian-Ukrainian negotiation talks in Abu Dhabi.",
  "summary": "The presidential candidate put forward by the conservative bloc has said she won't meet with the far-right AfD. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set to host Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar. DW has more.",
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  "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."
}