Merz nominates Ilse Aigner for Federal President

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1. 5 Nov 2018Background

   Ilse Aigner elected president of the Bavarian state parliament

   On 5 November 2018, CSU politician Ilse Aigner was elected president of the Bavarian Landtag, succeeding Barbara Stamm after the state election.

2. 13 Feb 2022Background

   Federal Convention re-elects Steinmeier as German president in 2022

   On 13 February 2022 the Federal Convention re-elected Frank-Walter Steinmeier as German president, giving him a second term that ends in March 2027.

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   9 Nov

   Ilse Aigner is Merz's pick for president – and Söder wants credit too

   Chancellor Merz presented Ilse Aigner as his candidate for Germany's Federal President. Markus Söder was quick to remind everyone it was his idea.