Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will leave office in 2027:
If the SPD has its way, a woman will succeed him – But the CDU is hesitant.
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Key FactsMerz stresses CDU’s claim in presidential selection
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- The chancellor’s aides said Merz had made neither a decision nor a proposal.
- According to Merz’s aides, the CDU claims the right to nominate, as the largest delegation in the Federal Convention.
- Before the CDU executive meeting on November 9, talks are planned with state leaders, CDU state premiers and the CSU.
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- The black-red coalition agreed on January 30, 2027, for the presidential election to avoid conflicting with the Munich Security Conference.
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