Ilse Aigner proposed as candidate for German President
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Friedrich Merz, Ilse Aigner
Germany
November 2026
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CDU leader Friedrich Merz is expected to propose Ilse Aigner as the next German President. Aigner has received support from various political figures, including members of the SPD.
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