Merz’s conservatives poised to nominate Germany’s first woman president

Ilse Aigner is poised to become Germany's first female president, with nominations from the conservative bloc and SPD. Her official announcement is expected soon. Aigner has previously served as agriculture minister and is currently the president of the Bavarian State Parliament.

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