Bavarian Ilse Aigner could be Germany's female head of state for the first time in history

Ilse Aigner, the president of the Bavarian state parliament, is poised to become Germany's next president, potentially the first woman in this role. Reports indicate that the CDU supports her nomination, which is expected to be confirmed soon. If approved, Aigner is likely to be elected on January 30 to succeed the current president, Franz-Walter Steinmeier. The tradition in Germany is for coalition parties to agree on a common candidate for this largely ceremonial position. Aigner has received backing from the SPD, with notable praise for her handling of the far-right AfD in the Bavarian parliament. Her background includes a career in electrical engineering and significant political roles at both state and federal levels.