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Federal Presidential Election: Merz Wants a Woman at the Top of the State

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For a long time, the chancellor remained silent in the debate on the succession of Federal President Steinmeier. He is now giving a direction for the first time.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently expressed his intention to have a woman as Germany’s next president, succeeding Frank-Walter Steinmeier. As leader of the party with the largest share of the Bundestag, he has the first say in nominating a candidate. According to German media reports, including Der Spiegel, BILD and n-tv, Mr. Merz announced his decision during a private meeting with representatives of the regional organizations of the Christi…

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Germany is looking for a successor for Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose second five-year term ends in March. The candidate debate is in full swing, and on Monday Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) ventured out of cover for the first time.

·Vienna, Austria
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wz.dewz.de
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For a long time, the chancellor remained silent in the debate on the succession of Federal President Steinmeier. He is now giving a direction for the first time.

volksfreund.devolksfreund.de
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For a long time, the chancellor remained silent in the debate on the succession of Federal President Steinmeier. He is now giving a direction for the first time.

derwesten.dederwesten.de
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In the search for a new head of state, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now set a surprisingly clear direction.

·Essen, Germany
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is to be succeeded by a woman for the first time. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to propose a candidate for the political centre to the Union.

·Berlin, Germany
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ikz-online.de broke the news on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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