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PoliticsIlse Aigner Tapped by Chancellor Merz to Become Germany's First Female President
Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to nominate Ilse Aigner as Germany's next president, potentially making her the country's first female head of state. The nomination requires confirmation from the CDU and CSU parties.
Al Jazeera English|November 9, 2026
PoliticsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz Fights for Political Survival Following Devastating Regional Election Losses to the Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fighting for his political survival after his CDU party suffered devastating losses to the far-right AfD in recent regional elections.
Egypt Independent|September 21, 2026|1
PoliticsHigh-Stakes State Elections in Germany Threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz Amid Far-Right Surges
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls as surging far-right and far-left movements threaten the political standing of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Al Jazeera English|September 20, 2026|1