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Germany 2026 presidential election and Aigner nomination
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FIRST ENTRY NOV 08
NOV 08 · Day 1
Chancellor Merz to nominate Aigner as Germany's first woman president
If confirmed, Aigner would become Germany's first female head of state.
Ilse Aigner is the speaker of the Bavarian state parliament.
The SPD has frequently voiced its support for Aigner as president.