After a Long Time of Puzzles: Merz Apparently Has Favorite for Federal President's Office

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Personnel debate about the Steinmeier succession: CDU-woman Ines Claus from Hesse apparently has the support of party leader Friedrich Merz. This could lead to a dispute with the CSU.

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For a long time it was unclear who Friedrich Merz preferred for the Federal President's post. Now a name has emerged.

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CDU CEO Friedrich Merz is looking for her own candidate for the Federal President's office. The decision is to be taken next week – and she might be surprised, because behind the scenes a new name from Hesse is now falling.